Seared Salmon with Sweet Potatoes

By mbmitch

Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 300
Total Fat 9g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 78mg
Sodium 430mg
Total Carbohydrate 22g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Sugars --
Protein 31g
Calcium --

Ingredients

• 1 pound(s) sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup(s) water
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 bag(s) (6-ounce) baby spinach
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
• 4 piece(s) (5 ounces each) skinless center-cut salmon fillet
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup(s) dry white wine
• 2 teaspoon(s) capers, rinsed
• 1/4 cup(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper. Cover with vented plastic wrap; microwave on high 9 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through. Add spinach; recover and microwave 2 minutes longer.

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle cayenne and 1/8 teaspoon salt on salmon. In 12-inch nonstick skillet on medium, cook salmon 10 minutes or until knife pierces center easily (145 degrees F), turning over halfway through. Transfer to plate. From lemon, finely grate 1/2 teaspoon peel onto fish; into cup, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.

3. To skillet, add wine and capers. Boil on high 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, scraping browned bits from pan. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley.

4. Divide potato mixture among plates; top with fish. Spoon sauce over fish.


Read more: Seared Salmon with Sweet Potatoes Recipe - Good Housekeeping