Rosemary Salmon with Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Rosemary Salmon with Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Garden Salad, a dish that perfectly balances rich and vibrant tastes. This delightful meal features succulent, pan-seared salmon infused with aromatic rosemary, accompanied by creamy mashed potatoes and a refreshing garden salad. In just 25 minutes, you can create an elegant dinner that’s perfect for both cozy weeknights and special gatherings. The combination of healthy fats from the salmon and fresh veggies makes this recipe not only satisfying but also nutritious. Enjoy this wholesome meal that is as beautiful as it is delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet
- 1 fresh rosemary sprig
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 cup mashed potatoes (prepared with butter and milk or cream)
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Optional: olive oil and lemon juice for dressing
Instructions
- Cook the Salmon: Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat with rosemary. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Potatoes: Boil potatoes until tender, drain, and mash with butter, salt, and milk or cream until smooth.
- Build the Salad: Combine spinach, sliced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice if desired.
- Plate: Serve mashed potatoes topped with salmon garnished with rosemary alongside the garden salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg