Pecan-Crusted Salmon With Sweet Potato Mash And Asparagus
A restaurant-quality dinner featuring omega-rich salmon topped with a crunchy pecan crust. Served alongside tender roasted asparagus and a comforting, fiber-packed sweet potato mash.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into…
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Boil them in a pot of water for 15 to 20 minutes until fork-tender.
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While the potatoes boil
While the potatoes boil, place the salmon fillets and trimmed asparagus on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the asparagus with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, tossing lightly to coat.
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Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the…
Spread the Dijon mustard evenly over the top of each salmon fillet. Press the chopped pecans firmly into the mustard so they form a thick crust. Season the fillets lightly with a pinch of salt.
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Roast the salmon and asparagus in the…
Roast the salmon and asparagus in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the asparagus is tender.
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Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them…
Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them in the pot with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
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Divide the sweet potato mash onto two…
Divide the sweet potato mash onto two plates, and serve alongside the roasted asparagus and pecan-crusted salmon.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
The pecan crust adheres best if…
The pecan crust adheres best if you gently pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel before spreading the mustard.
For an extra flavor boost
For an extra flavor boost, sprinkle a little garlic powder and cinnamon into the sweet potato mash.
Store leftovers in an airtight container…
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven to keep the crust crispy.
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