WEEKLY HEALTH TIP - By Mrs. Best/P.E. Teacher - Health Tip #16 - New Year Healthy Recipes - January is a month in which we focus our attention on getting back on track with our health. The holiday season is over and we may have splurged a little here and there during the festivities. Therefore, during the month of January, I will post a healthy recipe each week in the newsletter. May they add some new flavor to your week!
Potato-Crusted Salmon Fillets
Prep Time 15 minutes • Cook Time 15 minutes • Total Time 30 minutes • Servings - 4 • Calories 262 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 small russet potatoes (about 1 lb.) washed, shredded
- ½ medium leek washed, sliced thin
- ¼ tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)
- 2 tsp. ground white pepper
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter
- 4 (4-oz) raw salmon fillets skinless
Instructions
- Drain potatoes in a colander; pat them as dry as possible with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Combine potatoes, leek, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; mix well.
- Heat oil and butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place four ⅓ cup mounds of potato mixture in skillet. Press a salmon fillet into each mound. Top evenly with remaining potatoes; cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until potatoes are nicely browned and fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
Add your favorite vegetable as a side. Enjoy!