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Seared Salmon with Cottage Cheese Mash


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

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

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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