salmon with potato and watercress salad

4 Pinches
Brentwood, NY
Updated on Aug 26, 2014

Another quick and easy weeknight meal. Salmon always cooks up quickly and when paired with a simple potato salad you'll get a full meal in no time.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound new potatoes (about 10)
  • - kosher salt
  • - fresh ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 ounces salmon fillets, skinless
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 - green onions, sliced
  • 2 cups watercress, thick stems removed
  • - lemon wedges, for serving

How To Make salmon with potato and watercress salad

  • Step 1
    Place potatoes in medium saucepan and cover with cold water and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 15 to 18 minutes. Drain potatoes and run under cold water to cool off; cut into quarters.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat; season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook salmon until opaque, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, combine horseradish, vinegar, green onions, 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Add potatoes and watercress, tossing to combine.
  • Step 4
    Serve salmon with potato salad and lemon wedges.

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Category: Fish
Category: Salads
Ingredient: Fish
Diet: Low Fat
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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