PAN-SEARED SALMON w/ MASHED POTATO, GREEN BEANS, & CREAMY DILL SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 2-3 Atlantic salmon fillets (~250 g)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt, black pepper, cajun, garlic powder (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Marinate salmon with seasoning mix and olive oil (distributed evenly on fillets)
2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray to a large non-stick pan on medium heat (allow enough time for pan to heat up – 3-5 mins)
3. Place salmon in pan laying away from you
4. Place a small pot, press, or chef’s weight on top of the fillets to maximum surface contact with the pan for a better sear (tip: do not move the salmon to ensure a good crust develops)
5. Sear on the first side for 3-5 min (tip: gently lift up the fillets to inspect the sear on the other side to know when to flip)
6. Flip fillets and repeat the same for the other side (weight on top of the salmon and searing for 3-5 mins)
7. Optional: if both sides are sufficiently seared but middle still looks raw, flip the fillets on their side to ensure fillets are cooked all the way through (135F)

Ingredients:

• 4 medium sized yellow/white potatoes
• 1 cup 5% cream
• 1.5 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves of garlic
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Peel potatoes and cut into large 2-3 in cubes
2. Transfer cubes to a pot with enough water to cover the potatoes on high heat
3. Add a big pinch of salt (similar to cooking pasta), put the lid on, an bring water to a boil. Potatoes should be ready and fork-tender in around 15 min
4. While potatoes boil, add butter and grated garlic to a saucepan on medium heat
5. Mix to incorporate until butter has melted and garlic is fragrant
6. Add cream, and whisk/mix well to incorporate (4-6 min). Turn heat off and add lid to keep warm
7. Drain potatoes when done, and use a potato masher or ricer to break down the potato, adding the cream mixture gradually
8. Season to taste with salt and black pepper

Ingredients:

• 300 g green beans
• 1/2 tbsp butter
• Juice of 1/4 lemon
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Place green beans in a strainer/colander over the boiling water, cover, and steam for 4 mins.
2. Transfer beans to an ice bath to stop cooking and maintain bright green color.
3. Heat a large pan on high with cooking spray for 2–3 mins. Add beans and season immediately with salt.
4. Leave beans untouched for 1 min to develop color, then stir. Repeat for 4–5 mins total, ensuring beans remain slightly undercooked.
5. Turn off heat. Add butter and lemon juice. Mix well to coat and serve.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup 5% cream
• Handful of fresh dill
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Juice of 1/4 lemon
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. In the same pan the salmon was cooked in on medium heat, add grated garlic and mix well for 1-2 min
2. Add cream, mix well, turn heat down to medium-low, cover with a lid for 3-4 min until mixture slightly simmers
3. Kill heat, add finely chopped dill, lemon juice, salt and black pepper and mix well to incorporate (tip: taste and adjust for seasoning/lemon juice)