Wild Salmon, Asparagus & Mashed Sweet Potato – A Perfect, Balanced Meal
Wild Salmon, Asparagus & Mashed Sweet Potato – Salty Dog Boaters: Try this Recipe! Whether you’re in the Pacific Northwest, in South Florida, or you’re reading this in London, England… this recipe is amazing no matter where in the world you are or how large or tiny your kitchen/galley may be!
We encourage you to always use the freshest and healthiest quality of ingredients, and note that this recipe asks for wild salmon- please DO NOT purchase or eat farmed salmon. Frankly, explaining the details of ‘farm fish’ would likely make you too sick to finish cooking this extremely healthy, delicious and vibrant dish. So, please go sustainable and have some fun cooking whether you’re on land or at sea. Bon appetit!
Primary Ingredients:
1 large wild salmon fillet
1 bundle of asparagus
1 large sweet potato
1 large lemon
For sprinkling on wild salmon to taste:
Rosemary
Thyme
Chives
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
1 tsp olive oil
For adding to sweet potatoes to taste:
Steak spices (or a mix of a “pepper medley”)
Pepper
Salt
1 tsp margarine
Preparing the Meal
Preparing the wild salmon:
- Preheat oven to 450°F/232°C.
- Place tin foil on cookie sheet and spray with cooking spray or olive oil. On it, place the salmon fillet, skin side down.
- Lightly coat with olive oil.
- Sprinkle rosemary, thyme, chives, salt, and pepper to taste
- Slice a few lemon slices to place on top of the fillet.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon onto the salmon fillet.
- Roast in the oven for about 10-15 minutes (check the middle to see if fully cooked).
- If needed, use the other half of the lemon to add juice to taste.
Sliced Up Sweet Potato
Preparing the sweet potato:
- Wash and peel 1 large sweet potato
- Slice into 1 cm slices
- Cut slices into 4 equal sizes
- Add a pinch of salt to boiling water in small pot and add sweet potato pieces
- Cook until soft.
- Use a fork to mash the potatoes
- Add salt, pepper, 1 tsp margarine (or to taste) and steak spices
Cut Asparagus
Preparing the asparagus:
- Wash asparagus.
- Cut off the ends (not the leafy side)
- Place in large pan of boiling water, with a pinch of salt, and cook until soft
- When plated, add a touch of margarine and salt to taste
Enjoy this delicious meal- it’s even great for leftovers! Happy boating!