Spring Pilaf With Salmon Asparagus Recipes

QUINOA PILAF WITH SALMON AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
• In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups of the water to boiling over high heat. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 4 cups water and bouillon cube to boiling over high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove with slotted spoon to plate; let cool. Discard water. Remove skin from salmon; break into large pieces.
• Meanwhile, rinse and dry skillet. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in peas, tomatoes and broth; cook 1 minute.
• Gently stir quinoa, salmon, lemon-pepper seasoning and dill weed into asparagus mixture. Cover; cook about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

SPRING PILAF WITH SALMON & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Saute carrots and yellow pepper in butter in a large saucepan until crisp-tender. Add rice; cook and stir for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. , Stir in the broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in asparagus. Cook, uncovered, 3-4 minutes longer or until rice is tender., Stir in the salmon, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chives and lemon zest; heat through. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with remaining chives.

SHEET PAN LEMON GARLIC SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line a rimmed 9x12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and grease with cooking spray. Place salmon fillets and asparagus in a single layer.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle garlic mixture over salmon and asparagus. Season with salt and pepper. Place lemon rounds on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until salmon flakes easily with a fork, 15 to 20 minutes.

ONE-POT SPRING PASTA WITH SMOKED SALMON

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until very al dente, 7 minutes (or 2 minutes less than package instructions). Add asparagus and continue to cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add peas and continue to cook until cooked through, about 1 minute more. Drain pasta, asparagus, and peas together, reserving 1/2 cup pasta cooking liquid.
• Transfer pasta and vegetables to a large bowl. Add butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 tsp. pepper, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Toss, adding reserved pasta cooking liquid bit by bit as needed, until a smooth sauce coats pasta (you might not need all the liquid).
• Divide pasta among bowls. Top with salmon, basil, and remaining 1/2 cup sour cream. Season with lots of pepper.

ONE-PAN SALMON WITH ROAST ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7. Tip the potatoes and 1 tbsp of olive oil into an ovenproof dish, then roast the potatoes for 20 mins until starting to brown. Toss the asparagus in with the potatoes, then return to the oven for 15 mins.
• Throw in the cherry tomatoes and vinegar and nestle the salmon amongst the vegetables. Drizzle with the remaining oil and return to the oven for a final 10-15 mins until the salmon is cooked. Scatter over the basil leaves and serve everything scooped straight from the dish.

HONEY-DIJON SALMON AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, butter and Worcestershire sauce until smooth. Stir in the honey, mustard and pepper., Place each salmon fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. x 12 in.). Drizzle with honey mixture and sprinkle with walnuts. Place asparagus around salmon. Fold foil around salmon and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

SALMON AND ASPARAGUS FRITTATA

Steps:

• In medium bowl, beat eggs, milk and pepper until well blended.
• In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg mixture to skillet; gently stir in salmon. Cover; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until eggs are set. (Do not stir.) Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ASPARAGUS SALMON PIE

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a large saucepan with enough water to cover; cook until crisp-tender. Drain well. Reserve six spears for garnish; cut remaining spears into bite-size pieces. Set aside. , In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Set aside. , In small bowl, mix eggs, milk, parsley, basil, salt and salmon. Add sauted onion. Place cut asparagus in pastry shell; top with salmon mixture. Arrange reserved asparagus spears, spoke fashion, on top. Cover edges of crust with foil to prevent over-browning. , Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until filling is set.

A PILAF OF ASPARAGUS, BROAD BEANS AND MINT

Steps:

• Cook the broad beans in salted water for 4 mins, till almost tender, drain.
• Trim asparagus into short lengths, steam for 3 mins and drain.
• wash the rice 3 times in cold water, stiring with your hand, cover with warm water, add a tsp salt and set aside for a good hour.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the bay leaves, cardamon, peppercorns,cinnamon stick, cloves, cumin seeds and thyme. Stir in the butter for a minute or two until the fragrance is released.
• Drain the rice and tip it into the warmed spices, cover with 1 cm depth of water and bring to the boil.Season with salt, cover and turn the heat down to a simmer.
• Finely slice the spring onions and chop the parsley.
• After 5 mins remove the lid and gently fold in the asparagus, beans, spring onions and parsley. Replace lid and continue to cook for 5-6 mins, until the rice is tender but still has some bite to it. All the water should have been absorbed, leave with the lid on but the heat off for 2-3 minutes.
• Remove lid, check seasoning, add extra butter if liked and fluff with a fork sprinkle over the mint.
• Can be served with minted yoghurt if liked.

SALMON AND ASPARAGUS STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add fish and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Cook fish 5-7 minutes or until fish turns opaque throughout, gently stirring occasionally.
• Transfer fish to platter and keep warm.
• To same skillet, add asparagus and red pepper, cook covered for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender/crisp, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile in a small bowl, whisk together green onion, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, sugar and water until well blended.
• Add soy sauce mixture to vegetables and bring to boil.
• Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Spoon vegetable mixture over fish and toss gently to coat.
• Serve!

ASPARAGUS PILAF RICE

Steps:

• In a casserole, heat oil at medium heat. Add onion and tarragon, and cook, stirring from time to time, for about 3 minutes or until onion has soften. Add rice and stir.
• Add vegetable stock, water and salt. Reduce to low heat, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes. Add asparagus, cover and keep cooking for about 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has absorbed. Add lemon juice and pepper and stir with a fork.

QUINOA PILAF WITH SALMON, SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Salt and pepper the salmon fillet and sprinkle 1 Tbsp of white wine or sake.
• In the meantime, wash and chop all the vegetables.
• In a saucepan, place quinoa and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
• Place the salmon fillet with the skin side down, reduce to a simmer, and cover. Cook until all water is absorbed, for about 10 - 15 minutes.
• Heat a Tbsp olive oil in a skillet, add onion and garlic and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté. Finally add spinach and sauté until the spinach is completely wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
• When the quinoa is done, turn off the heat. Carefully remove the salmon skin and flake the salmon with a fork. Mix with the quinoa.
• Add the vegetables and mix again. Season with salt and pepper.
• Infuse love into food and serve!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• In a skillet, toss the potatoes, asparagus, oil and salt.
• Place in the oven and roast for about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet or large ovenproof skillet, arrange the salmon in single layer.
• Sprinkle the salmon with the salt.
• Place the pan in the oven and roast for 10 minutes or until done.
• In small bowl, stir together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, vinegar and orange bell pepper.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place salmon and vegetables on a plate and top the salmon with the relish.