Oven-Ready
Premium
Pecan-Crusted Salmon
with bacon Rockefeller mashed potatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Fish (Salmon), Milk
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Under 35g carbsOver 30g protein
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Maija Barnes
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Salmon Fillets
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10 oz. Mashed Potatoes
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
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1 oz. Cream Cheese
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⅗ oz. Butter
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½ oz. Roasted Pecan Pieces
- 1 tsp. Smoked Maple Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) oOALbeqy
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Calories750
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs25g
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Fat52g
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Protein44g
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Sodium1500mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Mashed Potatoes
Tear spinach leaves.
In provided tray, combine mashed potatoes, cream cheese, spinach, and a pinch of salt. Stir vigorously to combine. Cream cheese will melt as meal bakes.Bake uncovered in hot oven until spinach is wilted, 10-12 minutes.While mashed potatoes bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Salmon
Finely crush pecans.
Pat salmon dry. Top flesh side with crushed pecans, pressing gently to adhere.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add salmon, skin-side up, to hot pan. Sear until pecans are golden-brown, 2-4 minutes.Remove from burner.After 10-12 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven. Vigorously stir mashed potatoes and push to one side.Transfer salmon, skin-side down, to now-empty side of tray. Cover mashed potatoes side of tray with foil, leaving salmon uncovered. Tray will be hot! Use a utensil. -
3 Bake Meal, Make Maple Butter, and Crisp Bacon
Bake half-covered (mashed potatoes covered, salmon uncovered) in hot oven until salmon is firm and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 8-10 minutes.
While meal bakes, in a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and half the smoked maple seasoning (taste and add more, if desired). Set aside.Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Place bacon on towel-lined plate. Microwave until crisp, 30-60 seconds.Carefully remove bacon from microwave and tray from oven. Vigorously stir mashed potatoes to combine.To serve, top salmon with maple butter and garnish mashed potatoes with crispy bacon. Bon appétit!
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