The pinkish-orange hue of the salmon stands out against the vivid green of the puree and the deep purple of the crispy potatoes. Served on a white plate, the colors pop even more. A sprig of fresh dill or rosemary adds the finishing touch.

Citrus-Herbed Salmon with Green Pea Puree & Smashed Purple Potatoes

Name: Citrus-Herbed Salmon with Green Pea Puree & Smashed Purple Potatoes
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 pieces fresh salmon fillets, skin on; 2 lemons juice and zest; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 bunch fresh dill chopped; 2 cups fresh green peas; 1 cup low-fat cream; 8 small purple potatoes; olive oil; to taste salt and pepper

An elegant, colorful and nutritious feast for Mother's Day.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · May 12, 2024

A little about this dish

This dish is an iconic blend of classic elegance and a riot of color, paying homage to all the amazing mothers out there. The star of this recipe is the salmon, marinated with citrus and herb, baked until juicy and tender. Paired with vibrant green peas puree and purple potatoes, this dish not only delights the tastebuds but also is visually breathtaking.

Ingredients (for 4)

Fresh salmon fillets, skin on — 4 pieces
Lemons — 2 — juice and zest
Garlic — 2 cloves — minced
Fresh dill — 1 bunch — chopped
Fresh green peas — 2 cups
Low-fat cream — 1 cup
Small purple potatoes — 8
Olive oil —
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🌡️🔥🕓

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 2 — 🍋🧄🌿🥣

In a bowl, mix lemon juice, zest, garlic, half of the dill, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Marinate the salmon in this mixture for 1 hour.
Step 3 — 🥔💦🔨

Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil until tender. Drain and slightly smash each of them.
Step 4 — 🍵🌿🥣

Cook the peas in boiling water until very tender. Blend them in a food processor with cream, salt, and pepper to taste until smooth.
Step 5 — 🐟🍽️🔥

Bake the marinated salmon on a lined baking pan for 12-15 minutes until cooked through.
Step 6 — 🥔🌿🔥

Toss the smashed potatoes in olive oil, remaining dill, salt, and pepper, and bake alongside the salmon for the last 10 minutes until crispy.
Step 7 — 🍽️🥦🐟

To plate: Spoon a generous dollop of pea puree on the plate, place the salmon fillet on top, and serve with a side of smashed purple potatoes.

A final fox tip

To involve kids in cooking, let them help in smashing the potatoes and plating the dish. For those who prefer more spice, a sprinkle of chili flakes on the salmon before baking would be a tasty addition. Historically, Thyme was used in medieval Europe as a symbol for courage, an ode to all courageous mothers out there.