How to Make Salmon with Pea Puree
Pink salmon is doled out on a gorgeous green bed of pea puree in this elegant dish. If you are preparing the dish for a party, you can make the fish and the pea puree a day ahead of time and reheat them before serving.
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10 min prep time
20 min cook time
4servings
1 piece salmon with 1/2 cup puree
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425
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Combine the peas, the juice of 1 lemon, the
vegetable stock, salt, and pepper in a blender.
Puree until smooth. - Grease a baking dish with the olive oil. Place the salmon in the dish and turn to coat with the oil. Sprinkle each piece with the seasoning mix and the remaining juice of 1 lemon. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
- Pour the puree on a serving platter. Place the salmon on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.
Nutrition facts
4 Servings
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Serving Size
1 piece salmon with 1/2 cup puree
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Amount per serving
Calories
280
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
9g
12%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
65mg
22% -
Sodium
250mg
11% -
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%-
Dietary Fiber
7g
25% -
Total Sugars
8g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
29g
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Potassium
750mg
16%
Ingredients
ground cumin
1/4 tsp
turmeric
1/4 tsp
ground allspice
1/4 tsp
ground coriander
1/4 tsp
fresh sweet peas
1 lbs
lemon (juiced)
2
low sodium vegetable broth
1/2 cup
salt
1/4 tsp
black pepper
to taste
olive oil
1 tsp
salmon fillet (cut into 4 equal pieces)
1 lbs
lemon (quartered)
1