How to Make a Side Dish for Baked Salmon
When cooking for health, some people turn to seafood to provide them both healthy nutrients and a wholesome taste. Salmon can be baked to create a main course that is high in protein and low in saturated fat. Dry sautéed vegetables make an easy and healthy side dish that complements salmon without adding extra fat or oil. Vegetables also add variety to the plate in terms of taste and colors, creating an attractive and delicious meal. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Fresh broccoli
- Fresh green beans
- Fresh carrots
- Paper towel
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Potato peeler
- Pan
- Spatula
- Salt
- Pepper
- Canola oil (optional)
- Sesame oil (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
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Rinse the vegetables under water. Pat down the vegetables with a paper towel to dry any excess water.
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Cut the broccoli and green beans into large chunks on a chopping board.
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Hold the potato peeler at the top of the carrot. Press and slide the peeler toward the bottom of the carrot to peel a long, ribbon-like strip. Repeat until the carrot or carrots are completely cut up into ribbon strips.
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Place an ungreased pan on a burner set to medium heat. Wait for the pan to get hot, then add the vegetables. Stir with the spatula every 15 to 30 seconds to keep the vegetables from sticking to the pan. Cook until the juices from the vegetables have disappeared and the vegetables are lightly browned.
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Serve the sautéed vegetables on the side of the baked salmon. Salt and pepper as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
For extra flavor (but also added oil), roll the vegetables in a mixture of sesame oil and canola oil. The vegetables will not have to be stirred as often and will have a sesame flavor popular in Asian cooking.
Lemon juice can be sprinkled on top of the vegetables while they are being sautéed for a tangier taste with only a small number of extra calories. Alternatively, serve the entire meal with a lemon wedge so that your diners can add lemon to the fish or the vegetables as they wish.
References
- Photo Credit vegetables image by cherie from Fotolia.com
