Heart-healthy salmon pan-seared with coriander and served with steamed green beans & a caper dressing.
When I was a kid, I remember my mother always enjoying seafood when we went out to restaurants. Until a few years ago, I never really cared for any kind of fish other than the fried cod we would have at the fish fry on Friday nights. We often went to this locally famous restaurant called “Benedetti’s Supper Club” and I would be treated to a “kiddy cocktail.” I thought it was the neatest thing getting this fancy little red drink with the maraschino cherry on a skewer. It made me feel like such a grown-up 5 year old!
In recent years, I have started growing a love for seafood, salmon in particular. There’s nothing like wrestling salmon to shore with your bare hands on the coast of Alaska to help you grow a fondness for it!
This is my latest salmon recipe and I hope you enjoy it.
To begin, mince 1/4 cup of red onion.
Placed the minced red onion in a small dish and cover with 1/2 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Let it sit while you prepare the rest.
In another small dish, combine 2 tablespoons of capers with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
Add in 1/4 teaspoon each of garlic powder and black pepper and a pinch of salt. Set that aside for now.
Trim and wash 1 pound of fresh green beans. Steam in a steamer basket until they are just tender. (Not pictured)
Meanwhile, grab 4 lovely salmon fillets.
Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of roasted coriander onto each fillet. Rub the coriander into the top of the meat.
In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil until fairly hot. Cook the salmon, flesh side down for 2-3 minutes, turn it over and cook another 2-3 minutes or until the salmon is cooked to desired doneness.
Do this with all four fillets.
When the green beans are done steaming, drain the minced red onion and combine it with the caper mixture in a large bowl.
Add in the green beans and toss to coat.
Enjoy!
