Best Spring Pilaf With Salmon Asparagus Recipes

QUINOA PILAF WITH SALMON AND ASPARAGUS

Quinoa Pilaf with Salmon and Asparagus image

Serve your family with a hearty skillet salmon, bouillon cube and asparagus quinoa pilaf - dinner that's ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
6 cups water
1 vegetable bouillon cube
1 lb salmon fillets
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
20 stalks fresh asparagus, cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (2 cups)
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag), thawed
1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

Steps:

Rinse quinoa thoroughly by placing in a fine-mesh strainer and holding under cold running water until water runs clear; drain well.
In 2-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups of the water to boiling over high heat. Add quinoa; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat remaining 4 cups water and bouillon cube to boiling over high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove with slotted spoon to plate; let cool. Discard water. Remove skin from salmon; break into large pieces.
Meanwhile, rinse and dry skillet. Melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Add asparagus; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in onions; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Stir in peas, tomatoes and broth; cook 1 minute.
Gently stir quinoa, salmon, lemon-pepper seasoning and dill weed into asparagus mixture. Cover; cook about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH MAîTRE D'HôTEL BUTTER

Salmon and Asparagus with Maître D'Hôtel Butter image

Real chefs use microwaves, and anyone who tells you differently is lying. Microwaves are a great hack for achieving perfectly cooked salmon, every time. I made this whole dish in just a few minutes, and it's perfect if you're cooking for yourself, or a small family. The salmon comes out soft without overcooking, and it's a restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home.

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 oil-packed anchovies, drained
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 bunch pencil-thin asparagus
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 farm-raised skinless salmon fillets, about 5 ounces each (see Cook's Note)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lemon wedges, for garnish

Steps:

For the maître d'hôtel butter: With a mortar and pestle, mash the anchovies together with the horseradish (see Cook's Note). Add the honey, Dijon, butter, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Combine to form a cohesive paste. Add the parsley and mix to combine. Set aside. If not using right away, transfer to a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap and, using the wrap, form it into a cylindrical shape; refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
For the asparagus: Cut or snap off the woody ends of the asparagus. Place the asparagus and 1 tablespoon water in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes. Remove, then drain and season with the oil, salt and pepper, lemon zest and parsley.
For the salmon: Place 2 salmon fillets in a shallow bowl or plate. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and microwave on 50% power in 1-minute increments until the salmon is cooked to your liking, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer to plates. Repeat with the remaining 2 fillets.
While the filets are still warm, dollop with some of the maître d'hotel butter on top and allow it to melt (save the remaining maître d'hotel butter for another use). Serve with the asparagus and lemon wedges.

OVEN-ROASTED SALMON, QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS WITH WASABI OIL

Oven-Roasted Salmon, Quinoa and Asparagus With Wasabi Oil image

Seasoned oils like the wasabi oil I buy at my local specialty grocery can embellish a simply cooked piece of fish, a bowl of grains or steamed vegetables. Here the salmon is cooked in the oven, and the wasabi seasoned oil (mine is canola oil-based) is drizzled on just before serving. It's served with quinoa, which you can also dress with the oil, and vegetables in season.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories dinner, weekday, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 cups cooked quinoa
1 pound asparagus or any other green vegetable
4 teaspoons wasabi oil (available at gourmet markets) (more to taste)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil. Place the salmon on top, skin side down. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Fill a roasting or baking pan with boiling water and place it on the oven floor.
Place the salmon in the oven and bake until the fish flakes and white bubbles of protein appear on the surface, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the fillets. Remove from the heat.
Meanwhile, snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and steam for 5 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat.
Place a serving of quinoa on each plate, or place a mound of it on a platter. Top with the salmon fillets and arrange the asparagus on the side. Drizzle about a teaspoon wasabi oil over the fish and the asparagus, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 645, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 995 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BROILED SALMON AND ASPARAGUS WITH HERBS

Broiled Salmon and Asparagus With Herbs image

Many people fear the broiler because they don't know how to use it, or they're worried they'll overdo it and end up with a scorched dinner. But when used properly, it's a useful tool ideal for crisping chicken skin, charring vegetables and melting cheese. Broiling is also a great method for perfectly cooking salmon: It yields a deeply browned crust and a tender center that isn't overcooked. All broilers are different, and knowing the strength of yours and being aware of any uneven "hot spots" help maximize the efficiency of it. (As your dish cooks, look to see if it's cooking evenly across the surface, which will tell you if you need to move things around.) In this recipe, soy-and-mustard-coated salmon and asparagus cook under the broiler, and are topped with an herb salad for a hit of brightness, freshness and acidity.

Provided by Yasmin Fahr

Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
1 bunch parsley, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
1 small bunch mint or dill, leaves picked, roughly chopped
4 scallions, light green and white parts, sliced
1/4 to ½ teaspoon red-pepper flakes, according to taste
3 tablespoons lemon juice, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed
Salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large bunch asparagus, woody ends trimmed
4 (4- to 6-ounce) salmon fillets, at least ¾-inch thick

Steps:

In a medium serving bowl, toss together the herbs, scallions, red-pepper flakes, lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Season with more lemon or oil as needed until the leaves look glossy. Set aside.
Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from the heat source.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and mustard until smooth. Add the asparagus to a large sheet pan, toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil, then season well with salt and pepper. Move the asparagus to the sides, and place the salmon skin side down in the center. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, brush the tops and sides with the soy mixture, then toss the asparagus in the rest of the soy mixture. (Use a paper towel to wipe off excess soy on the sheet pan, as it will smoke.)
Broil until the salmon is opaque with a deep brown crust, about 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare, and 8 to 10 minutes for medium, depending on the strength of your broiler and the thickness of the salmon. (Reduce cooking time by 1 to 2 minutes for thinner fillets.) If it looks like it's browning too quickly or smoking excessively, move to a lower rack to finish cooking. Top the salmon and asparagus with the herb salad or serve on the side with a final round of pepper.