06/07/2025
🌿🐟🥔🌿🧀 Garlic Herb Salmon with Asparagus and Potatoes, drizzled with a Rich Basil Pesto Cream over Alfredo—a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines flaky salmon, tender vegetables, and hearty potatoes with a double dose of creamy, herbaceous goodness! Flaky salmon infused with garlic and herbs, served alongside roasted or steamed asparagus and potatoes, all elevated by a luscious basil pesto cream drizzled over a light Alfredo sauce. A truly satisfying and elegant meal! ✨
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
🐟 Garlic Herb Salmon:
2 (6-8 oz) salmon fillets
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped 🌿
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🌿🥔 Asparagus and Potatoes:
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced (optional, for roasting)
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🌿🧀 Rich Basil Pesto Cream Drizzle:
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp heavy cream
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🧀 Light Alfredo Sauce (Optional Base):
1 tbsp butter 🧈
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions
Prepare the Asparagus and Potatoes: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) if roasting. Toss potato pieces with 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic (if using), salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Add asparagus to the baking sheet (tossed with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper) and roast for another 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and asparagus is tender-crisp. Alternatively, you can steam or boil the asparagus and potatoes until tender.
Prepare the Garlic Herb Salmon: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or heat a skillet over medium heat. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, dill, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Rub the mixture over the salmon
