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Salmon and Lemon Herb Compound Butter
with creamy potato gratin and asparagus
Prep & Cook Time: 50-60 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk

Chef
Nigel Palmer
Everything is better with butter. Flaky, light salmon, too; you'll cook it to perfection, then top it with a creamy butter made with lemon zest and herbaceous thyme. Butter's not the only rich delight; a cheesy creamy gratin fills you up without weighing you down. Better with butter, and butter's found its best in this meal.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
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- 5 oz. Asparagus
- 1 Lemon
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- 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 3 Thyme Sprigs
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories740
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Carbohydrates42g
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Net Carbs38g
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Fat44g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Medium Pot
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Medium Oven-Safe Casserole Dish
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using a customized protein, pat dry and season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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If using chicken breasts, follow same instructions as salmon in Step 5, cooking until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, follow same instructions as salmon in Step 5, cooking until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 9-11 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve.
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If using ribeye, follow same instructions as salmon in Step 5, cooking until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. Rest, 3 minutes. Halve to serve.
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1 Start the Potatoes
Peel and slice potatoes into 1/8"-thick rounds.
Bring a medium pot with potatoes and enough lightly salted water to cover to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until softened, 5-6 minutes.Reserve 1 cup potato cooking water. Drain potatoes in a colander. Set aside. Reserve pot; no need to wipe clean.While potatoes cook, prepare ingredients. -
2 Prepare Ingredients and Make Compound Butter
Trim woody ends off asparagus.
Stem and mince thyme.Zest lemon and cut into wedges.In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and thyme. Set aside.Combine cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water in another mixing bowl. Set aside.Pat salmon fillets dry, and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper. -
3 Prepare the Asparagus
Place asparagus on one half of prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tsp. olive oil and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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4 Finish Potatoes and Roast Asparagus
Return pot used to cook potatoes to medium-high heat. Add 3/4 cup potato cooking water, cornstarch mixture, garlic salt, and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2-3 minutes.
Once boiling, remove from burner. Gently stir in cream cheese, garlic and herb cheese spread, and potatoes. Transfer to prepared casserole dish and place on other half of baking sheet.Roast in hot oven until asparagus are tender and potatoes are lightly browned, 12-15 minutes.While vegetables roast, cook salmon. -
5 Cook Salmon and Finish Dish
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin side up, to hot pan and sear until golden brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.
Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping salmon with compound butter and squeezing lemon wedges over to taste. Bon appétit!
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