Salmon With Asparagus, Tomato Mustard & Pine Nut Hollandaise

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Salmon With Asparagus, Tomato Mustard & Pine Nut Hollandaise
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 salmon steaks
4 asparagus spears , cooked ( looks nice with 2 each green and white )
4 spring roll wrappers
8 mint leaves
1 tablespoon melted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 tomatoes , seeded
8 shallots
8 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons mustard oil
2 basil leaves
2 sprigs tarragon
2 dried hot chili peppers
2 white peppercorns
1 teaspoon salt
2 limes , zest of
1 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup pine nut oil
4 egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon champagne vinegar
1/2 lime , juice of
1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
924
Sugar
8g
Fat
88g
This dish is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy salmon and asparagus. The salmon is baked and served with a flavorful tomato mustard sauce, while the asparagus is lightly cooked to retain its nutrition. The dish is finished with a light and creamy pine nut hollandaise sauce that adds a touch of indulgence without overwhelming the dish. This meal is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner that you want to make a little bit more special.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.Place salmon steaks skin side down and brush with melted butter.
3.Season salmon with salt and pepper.
4.Bake salmon for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
5.In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add garlic and shallots.
6.Cook until tender and fragrant.
7.Add seeded tomatoes and cook until soft and tender.
8.Add honey, mustard oil, basil leaves, tarragon, chili peppers, white peppercorns, and lime zest.
9.Cook for 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.
10.In a separate skillet, cook asparagus spears until tender.
11.In a blender, mix pine nuts, egg yolks, and champagne vinegar until smooth.
12.Slowly pour in pine nut oil, followed by the extra virgin olive oil.
13.Add lime juice and continue to blend until smooth.
14.Assembly your dish: place a cooked salmon steak on a plate with two cooked asparagus spears on top of it.
15.Lay a spring roll wrapper on top of the asparagus.
16.Spoon the tomato mustard sauce over the top of the wrapper.
17.Spread the pine nut hollandaise sauce over the top of the tomato mustard sauce.
18.Garnish with mint leaves and serve.

PROS

Salmon is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to a range of health benefits including reduced inflammation and improved heart health.

Asparagus is a low-calorie vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals.

The pine nut hollandaise sauce is a healthier alternative to traditional hollandaise sauce, which is high in saturated fat.

CONS

Salmon can be expensive and may not be affordable for all budgets.

Asparagus has a short growing season and may not be available or affordable year-round.

The hollandaise sauce is still high in calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Salmon is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to a range of health benefits including improved brain function and reduced risk of heart disease.
Asparagus is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals and has been linked to a range of health benefits including improved digestion and reduced inflammation.
The pine nuts in the hollandaise sauce are high in monounsaturated fats which can help to reduce cholesterol levels and improve heart health.

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