Description
Indulge in this irresistible grilled salmon paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes—a delightful dish perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
- Fresh salmon fillets
- Olive oil
- Minced garlic
- Russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and chop potatoes into even chunks. Boil in cold water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- 2. Mash the Potatoes: Add butter, heavy cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to drained potatoes. Mash until smooth and creamy.
- 3. Marinate the Salmon: While potatoes cook, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- 4. Grill the Salmon: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Brush each fillet generously with marinade and grill skin-side down for 6-8 minutes per side until flaky.
- 5. Serve: Place grilled salmon next to fluffy garlic mashed potatoes and drizzle any remaining marinade over both dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g) with 1 cup mashed potatoes (210g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Experiment with herbs like dill or lemon zest for added flavor in your mashed potatoes or on the salmon. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently in the microwave.