Lemon-Butter Salmon with Cauliflower Purée
Very easy
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Lemon-Butter Salmon with Cauliflower Purée

5 minutesPrep time

20 minutesCook time

852 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Salmon (fresh)

6 oz

Salmon (fresh)

Cauliflower (fresh)

1/2

Cauliflower (fresh)

Lemon

1/2

Lemon

Butter (unsalted)

3 tbsp

Butter (unsalted)

Almonds (sliced)

optional

1 tbsp

Almonds (sliced)

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Pot (small), Blender, Knife

recipe

  • Step 1
    Trim & remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower.
  • Step 2
    Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
  • Step 3
    Add the florets to a pot of salted boiling water. Cook for 10 min, or until fork-tender.
  • Step 4
    Slice the lemon into thin rounds.
  • Step 5
    Drain the cooked cauliflower.
  • Step 6
    Add a third of the butter to the cauliflower. Season with salt & pepper. Use in immersion blender or blender to purée until smooth & creamy.
  • Step 7
    Melt the rest of the butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the salmon, skin-side down.
  • Step 8
    Add the lemon slices to the pan. Season with salt & pepper. Cook the salmon & lemon for 3-5 min.
  • Step 9
    Turn over the salmon & the lemon slices. Cook for 3-5 min, or until the salmon is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  • Step 10
    Spread the cauliflower purée over a serving plate. Arrange the salmon & lemon over top. Drizzle with the lemon-butter sauce. Season with salt & pepper. Garnish with sliced almonds (optional). Enjoy!