Salmon with Provencal herbs and broccoli puree

4 servings

60 minutes

Salmon with Provençal herbs and broccoli puree is a refined dish of European cuisine that embodies the harmony of flavors and aromas. The tender salmon fillet, infused with the freshness of lemon juice and the warmth of Provençal herbs, acquires an appetizing golden crust when fried. Its rich taste is perfectly complemented by the velvety broccoli puree, which adds lightness and sophistication to the dish. This combination makes it an ideal choice for dinner that can delight gourmets and health food enthusiasts alike. The dish not only pleases the taste buds but also benefits the body thanks to the healthy Omega-3 fatty acids found in salmon and vitamin-rich broccoli. Salmon with Provençal herbs and broccoli puree is a gastronomic symphony that unites tenderness, freshness, and sophistication of Mediterranean flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 507.5
• Proteins: 18.4g
• Fats: 45.9g
• Carbohydrates: 6.1g

Ingredients

• Broccoli cabbage: 400 g
• Butter: 100 g
• Olive oil: 4 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Provencal herbs: 2 tsp
• Salmon fillet: 300 g

Cooking steps

1. Divide the salmon fillet with skin into 2 equal pieces of 150 grams each. Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with half of the olive oil, and squeeze lemon juice. Add a teaspoon of Provencal herbs and let marinate for half an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salmon fillet: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
   • Provencal herbs: 2 teaspoons

2. Divide the broccoli into florets and boil in salted water for 10 minutes after it boils.

   Required ingredients:

   • Broccoli cabbage: 400 g
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Once the broccoli is cooked, drain the water and blend it into a puree. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and add the remaining Provencal herbs. Then add 50 grams of butter and mix it like regular mashed potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Provencal herbs: 2 teaspoons
   • Butter: 100 g

4. Pour the remaining olive oil into a hot skillet, and once a light smoke appears, place the salmon fillet flesh side down. Sear for about 1 minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 4 tablespoons

5. Carefully flip the salmon with a spatula, add the remaining butter to the pan, and reduce the heat. Fry, basting the fish with melted boiling butter, for 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

6. Place 2 tablespoons of puree in a mound on the plate, divide it with a spoon into 2 parts, and place the salmon fillet in the resulting groove.