Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Plank Baked Salmon with Cauliflower (Mashed Potato Style) and Steamed Asparagus

Place cooking plank in water and let soak for at least 15 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Wash asparagus and chop about 1" off the bottoms, put to the side. Wash 2-3 cups cauliflower and set to the side.

Prep steamer set. I use a set that came with my cookware but whatever kind of steamer you have will work.

Rub creamy horseradish all over salmon and sprinkle with dill weed. Place salmon on plank and put in preheated oven. Set timer for 20 minutes.

Steam cauliflower for 10 minutes, remove from steamer, and place into mixing bowl. Add 1 tbsp Smart Balance and mix at high speed until the cauliflower is creamy. The texture is not quite like mashed potatoes but it is close. Add salt and pepper to taste, cover and set in microwave to keep warm.

When timer for the salmon is down to five minutes start the asparagus and steam for 5 minutes.

Remove salmon and asparagus from heat. If fresh asparagus was used it tastes excellent without anything added but you can sprinkle with salt to enhance the flavor if desired.

Portions:

Male: 6oz salmon, 1 cup mashed cauliflower, 1 cup asparagus.

Female: 4oz salmon, 1/2 cup mashed cauliflower, 1/2 cup asparagus.

Stay tuned in because I will be sharing my New Mexico red chili recipe tomorrow.
~Mario

2 comments:

  1. Cauliflower potatoes, that is very creative! Feed them to the kids and they think there eating mash potatoes, and I know they are eating healthy. Thanks Lite Tonite, you crafty bastardo!

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  2. Mashedf cauliflower sounds super weird and I admit being the guinea pig I was nervous BUT I really like them. I'm not even a fan of mashed potatoes!

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