Pomegranate Salmon With Garlic Smashed Potatoes Recipes

SALMON DINNER FOR TWO RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• For the Garlic Smashed Potatoes - Boil potatoes in a medium pot for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
• Place boiled potatoes on a parchment covered oven tray and smash each potato down leaving the skin intact.
• Mix melted butter, garlic, salt and pepper and brush mixture onto potatoes.
• Bake at 425˚F (220˚C) for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
• Garnish with thyme.
• For the Herb Crusted Salmon - In a small bowl combine parsley, chives, dill, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
• Place salmon and asparagus on parchment covered oven tray.
• Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with salt and pepper.
• Spoon herb mix onto salmon fillets and coat evenly.
• Bake at 425˚F (220˚C) for 12-14 minutes.
• For the Chocolate Peanut Butter Skillet Brownie - In a medium mixing bowl, combine brownie mix, oil, water, and an egg and stir until evenly mixed.
• Transfer mix into skillet.
• Spoon softened peanut butter into skillet and mix in using a knife.
• Bake at 350˚F (180˚C) for 10-15 minutes or until toothpick comes out of the brownie clear.
• If desired, garnish with ice cream.
• Nutrition Calories: 1723 Fat: 143 grams Carbs: 49 grams Fiber: 10 grams Sugars: 11 grams Protein: 76 grams
• Enjoy!

POMEGRANATE GLAZED SALMON

Steps:

• Marinate the fish in 2 t olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Let sit for about 20 minutes while you prepare the glaze.
• Place the pomegranate seeds in a strainer set over a small bowl.
• With the fork or the back of a spoon, press the seeds against the strainer, forcing the liquid into the bowl.
• Place the juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar and soy sauce in a small non-reactive saucepan and cook over medium heat.
• While the glaze is reducing, get a cast iron skillet pretty hot and place fish skin side down (without moving) and let sear for about 1-2 minutes.
• Turn the fish over and while it's cooking on the other side, carefully peel away and discard skin.
• Let cook for about 4-5 minutes or until a nice golden brown color.
• Flip the fish over one last time and let sear on the side you removed the skin from.
• Cooking times vary depending on how thick your cut of fish is, and how done you prefer your fish.
• Remove to a plate and let sit.
• Put the 1 T of butter in the glaze and stir until just melted.
• Drizzle over fish.