Category: International Recipes
Cuisine: American
Yields:
2 Servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 10 Mins
Cook Time:
20 Mins
Total Time:
30 Mins
This is a great recipe for a quick weeknight dinner. It takes only 30 minutes to make with ingredients readily available in your pantry. Pair it with some red wine and enjoy!
Ingredients
Adjust Servings
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Seafood
- Produce
- Dairy
- Oils & Vinegars
Instructions
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Making the Herb Butter
- Soften ½ stick of butter, add 1 tsp of finely chopped garlic and herbs. You can also add a little lemon zest for additional flavor and a pinch of salt if you're using unsalted butter.
- Thoroughly mix all of the ingredients with a fork and refrigerate for later use. Making the Mashed Potatoes
- Peel and boil the potato until it is firm.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 tsp of butter and milk over low heat until the butter is melted.
- Using a potato masher, slowly blend the milk mixture into the potatoes until it is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pan Searing Asparagus
- In a small pan, add a little herb butter and sear the asparagus for about 3-5 mins. Keep it aside. Preparing the Salmon
- In a small baking tray, take the salmon filet and pat it dry using a paper towel.
- Season with freshly crushed black pepper, salt, chopped parsley, and a couple small strands of Dill weed.
- Add a few drops of olive oil to lightly grease the pan.
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Take a generous scoop of herb butter and place it in the middle of the salmon filet.
- Bake the salmon filet at 400°F for approximately 20 minutes for a medium to well done finish. Serve
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Let cool, then serve and enjoy! Remember to tag @recipesbyappy when you post it on social media!
Notes
- You can store the herb butter in the refrigerator for about 2 months
- You can also skip the herb butter and use olive oil
- If you are in a hurry, you can use instant mashed potatoes
- Add some cheese to the mashed potatoes for a silky, creamy texture