Herbed Salmon with Roasted Green Beans & Cauliflower Mash

By trishg

baking sheet pan
chef's knife
colander
cutting board
measuring spoons
medium saucepan
potato masher
spatula
stainless steel skillet

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower
• ½ lb green beans
• 1/2 lemon
• ¾ lb salmon fillet
• black pepper
• extra virgin olive oil
• parsley flakes
• salt
• virgin coconut oil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil.
about 7 cups water

3. Wash green beans and trim ends. Transfer to a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper; toss to coat.
½ lb green beans
½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper

4. Spread out evenly and place in the oven. Tossing once halfway through, roast until tender-crisp, 10-15 minutes.

5. Wash and remove leaves from cauliflower; cut into bite-sized florets.
1 medium head cauliflower

6. Once water in saucepan is boiling, add cauliflower. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until very tender, 12-15 minutes.

7. Heat a skillet over medium heat.

8. Season salmon fillet with salt, pepper, and parsley flakes.
¾ lb salmon fillet
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch parsley flakes

9. Coat bottom of skillet with oil. Add salmon and cook until opaque, 3-4 minutes per side.
about 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil

10. Drain cauliflower and return to saucepan. Add oil, parsley flakes, salt, and pepper. Mash until smooth.
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp parsley flakes
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp black pepper

11. Cut lemon into wedges.
½ lemon

12. To serve, place cauliflower mash on a plate, add salmon on top, and have green beans on the side. Garnish with lemon wedges. Enjoy!