Description
Golden, crispy salmon meets ultra-creamy mashed potatoes with a secret twist—protein-rich cottage cheese. This dish is light, nourishing, and loaded with flavor and texture, making it a perfect weeknight upgrade or a simple dinner that feels special.
Ingredients
2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh herbs or lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
Boil Potatoes: In a pot of salted water, boil potatoes until fork-tender (about 15–20 minutes). Drain and mash with cottage cheese and butter until smooth. Season to taste.
Sear Salmon: Pat salmon dry, season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear salmon skin-side down for 4–5 minutes, flip and cook another 2–3 minutes until cooked through.
Serve: Spoon cottage cheese mash onto plates and top with seared salmon. Garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 35g