Garlic Herb Butter Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes Recipe🍋✨🌸
Garlic Herb Butter Salmon Ingredients
* 2 salmon fillets
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 tsp Chef Bae
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp paprika
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
* 3 tbsp butter
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 tsp red pepper flakes
* 1 tbsp chopped parsley
* 1 tbsp honey
* 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
1. Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with Chef Bae All-Purpose Seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Place salmon skin-side down and cook 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
4. Flip carefully and cook another 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through.
5. Lower heat and add butter and minced garlic to the skillet.
6. Stir in red pepper flakes, honey, lemon juice, and parsley.
7. Spoon the glossy garlic herb butter sauce all over the salmon until coated and shiny.
8. Remove from heat and let the sauce lightly pool around the salmon.
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🥔 Smooth Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
Ingredients
* 2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
* 4 tbsp butter
* 1/2 cup heavy cream
* 1/2 cup milk
* 1 tsp Chef Bae
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Boil potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
2. Drain well and return potatoes to the hot pot.
3. Add butter, heavy cream, and milk.
4. Mash until smooth and fluffy with no lumps.
5. Season with Chef Bae All-Purpose Seasoning, garlic powder, and black pepper.
6. Keep warm until plating.
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🫛 Seasoned Green Beans
Ingredients
* 12 oz fresh green beans
* 1 tbsp butter
* 1 tsp olive oil
* 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp Chef Bae
* 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add green beans and sauté 5 to 7 minutes until vibrant green and slightly blistered.
3. Season with garlic powder, Chef Bae All-Purpose Seasoning, and black pepper.
4. Toss well until glossy and lightly coated.
Having tried numerous salmon recipes, I can confidently say that making garlic herb butter salmon with mashed potatoes and green beans is a game changer for home cooking. The key is using fresh salmon fillets and seasoning them generously with complementary spices like garlic powder, paprika, and Chef Bae’s all-purpose seasoning, which really elevates the flavor without overpowering the fish. Cooking the salmon skin-side down first ensures a lovely crisp texture that contrasts perfectly with the tender, flaky flesh. Adding the garlic butter sauce made with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, honey, lemon juice, and parsley right at the end adds a glossy, flavorful finish that keeps the salmon moist and delicious. For the mashed potatoes, using russet potatoes gives the best fluffy texture, especially when combined with butter, heavy cream, and milk. I find that mashing while the potatoes are still hot creates the smoothest consistency without lumps. Seasoning them with garlic powder and Chef Bae’s seasoning helps create a savory side that complements the richness of the salmon’s butter sauce. The green beans bring freshness and a slight crunch to the plate. Sautéing them in butter and olive oil and seasoning similarly with garlic powder and pepper ties the entire meal together in a harmonious way. I like to cook the green beans until they’re vibrant green with just a few blistered spots for texture and flavor. This recipe makes for a bright and comforting dinner perfect for spring and summer evenings when fresh ingredients shine best. It’s also simple enough for experienced cooks and beginners alike to prepare quickly without compromising on taste or presentation. Pairing the creamy mashed potatoes and seasoned green beans with the garlic herb butter salmon creates a balanced and nourishing meal that feels both elegant and homey.
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