Everything Bagel Salmon: My favorite fish is salmon and I bet it’s most people too. Today we are going to add a nice little twist to your typical salmon meal. We are going to add flavorful garlicky-sesame coating to our roasted salmon fillets. Combine it with creamy chive potatoes and crispy green beans.
If you want a little challenge you can make your own Everything bagel spice. It is a mixture of common ingredients you probably have in your pantry right now. It includes poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt. But if you’re like most people you can go to a trader joe’s and get the seasoning pre-made.
Like i said before salmon is my favorite fish here are some questions that most people have when dealing with this tasty fish.
How can you tell when my Everything Bagel Salmon is cooked to perfection?
Salmon will change from translucent red or raw color to an opaque pinkish color as it cooks. For the average piece of salmon it should take 6-8 minutes of cooking. Take a sharp knife to peek into the thickest part. If the meat is beginning to flake, but still has a little translucency in the middle, it is done cooking.
When I’m cooking my salmon white stuff comes out. What is it?
The white stuff is totally harmless, it’s coagulated protein also known as albumin. It is also the same thing as egg whites.
Salmon skin can I eat it?
Salmon skin is traditionally considered safe to eat. The skin has most of the same minerals and nutrients contained in salmon flesh, which may be an excellent addition to your diet. There are some things to consider when choosing whether to eat the salmon skin, such as the source and quality of the fish.
Everything-Bagel Salmon with Creamy Chive Potatoes & Green Beans
Equipment
- colander
- medium nonstick skillet
- small saucepan
Ingredients
- everything bagel seasoning use 2 tsp
- 10 oz pkg salmon fillets
- 1 pkt sour cream 2
- 12 oz red potatoes
- ¼ oz fresh chives
- ½ lb green beans
- 1 shallot
- butter
- kosher salt & ground pepper
- olive oil
- white wine vinegar (or apple
- cider vinegar)
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Peel shallot, then finely chop 2 tablespoons (save remaining for own use). Trim ends from green beans. Thinly slice chives. Scrub potatoes, then cut into ½-inch pieces.
- Cook & season potatoes: In a small saucepan, cover potatoes with 1 inch of water and season with 2 teaspoons salt. Cover and bring to a boil, then uncover and cook until easily pierced with a fork, about 5 minutes. Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Gently stir in sour cream, chives, and 1 tablespoon butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
- Make vinaigrette: In a medium bowl, combine chopped shallots and 1½ teaspoons vinegar. Whisk in 2 tablespoons oil, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook & dress green beans: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add green beans to skillet, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender and browned in spots, 4–5 minutes. Transfer to bowl with vinaigrette and stir to coat. Wipe out skillet and return to stovetop.
- Season salmon: Pat salmon very dry, then season both sides with salt and pepper. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of the everything bagel seasoning over top, pressing gently to help seasoning adhere. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in same skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- Cook salmon & serve: Reduce heat to medium. Add salmon, skin side down (salmon should sizzle). Press each fillet firmly with a spatula for 10 seconds. Cook, occasionally pressing gently on fillets, until skin is well browned and crisp, and salmon is almost cooked through, 5–7 minutes. Flip salmon and cook until just medium, 1–2 minutes more. Serve with potatoes and green beans alongside.
Notes
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