Side Dish for Salmon

Slamdaccord96 · #1 05-09-2008, 10:22 AM

My mom loves salmon so I was planning on making that for dinner on Mother's Day. It will probably be herbed and then either grilled or baked. What would be some good side dishes? She is very into eating healthy so keep that in mind. I was thinking a couscous or whole wheat pasta dish and some sort of vegetable. I am planning a strawberry shortcake for dessert also. Any suggestions?

Suzanne · #2 05-09-2008, 10:27 AM

I would go with whatever vegetables are at the peak of their season. If you have a farmers' market near you, check out what they have. Asparagus is always good. In fact, just about any veg is good with salmon, although a green veg is better than red/orange/yellow for color contrast on the plate.

bubbamom · #3 05-09-2008, 10:41 AM

Steamed brocolli for the vegie and perhaps risotto? Or how about a fresh strawberry/spinach salad?

chrose · #4 05-09-2008, 11:49 AM

One of my favorite methods of accomplishing both is to make a large batch of julienned mirepoix. Season with thyme , olive oil, S&P, and top the fish with it. You can bake it, grill it. If you bake it just leave as is on a pan. If you grill put it in foil and semi cover it to steam the veggies a little, or on a plank even without the foil. Gives you a veg, and an entree in one and they complement each other beautifully.

Blueicus · #5 05-09-2008, 11:56 AM

Fiddleheads should still be available right now. A fresh and tasty idea is to do a quick blanch and then saute with some shallots, brown butter and lemon.

kuan · #6 05-09-2008, 12:28 PM

Green papaya salad and grilled salmon. That's what came to mind immediately.

tigerwoman · #7 05-09-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Slamdaccord96

My mom loves salmon so I was planning on making that for dinner on Mother's Day. It will probably be herbed and then either grilled or baked. What would be some good side dishes? She is very into eating healthy so keep that in mind. I was thinking a couscous or whole wheat pasta dish and some sort of vegetable. I am planning a strawberry shortcake for dessert also. Any suggestions?

since she is into healthy and grains

how about something like quinoa \(pronounced KIN- WHAA)

you can get it at most upscale supermarkets, trader joes, whole foods, etc

in fact, trader joes makes a nice mix with quinoa

grill some nice spring asparagus, shower with some fresh lemon and lime zest and voila a lovely spring meal.

|Thanks for appreciating your mom on mothers day. hope your meal is delish and successful

chocolate orange or chocolate mango mousse is probably easier than you think or make a rich tiramisu and use some great liquor like frangelico or amaretto instead of the sherry.

Koukouvagia · #8 05-10-2008, 01:26 PM

I just served spinach rice last night with salmon and it went over extremely well!! It's really healthy and delicious!

-1 cup brown basmati rice (or any rice you prefer but this works beautifully)
-2 9oz bags of fresh spinach
-1 medium onion finely diced
-1 small tomato finely diced
-2 sprigs green onion
-lots of chopped fresh parsley and dill
-1/4 cup white wine
-olive oil
-salt and pepper
-dash of ground nutmeg

1. sautee the chopped onion in a large pot or sautee pan.
2. add the rice and sautee until well coated with the oil. It shouldn't be too dry or too oily.
3. Add the wine until absorbed
4. add the tomato and season with salt and pepper
5. Add water (as per the rice's instructions) and cook until tender.
6. Add the spinach and let it wilt and then stir. Cook with lid off so that excess liquid evaporates.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the parsley, dill, nutmeg and chopped spring onion.

Please let me know how you like it if you end up making it. Serve with lots of freshly ground pepper on top and yum!

ChefTimoto · #9 05-10-2008, 04:06 PM

Pan-seared salmon with green and white asparagus, sauteed fresh morel mushrooms and topped with a warm caramelized shallot( or wild ramp) vinaigrette and mache.

DC Sunshine · #10 05-11-2008, 12:19 AM

Potato Mash with grain mustard, simple rocket and cherry tomato salad, dressed in a simple vinaigrette. Let the salmon be the star - Rub it with a little EVOO, salt the skin side - NO pepper or it will get horrid black bits on it - hot pan - sear till skin is crispy- flip it, NOW season skin with pepper - finish in oven. Don't overcook - better off a bit under than over.

OregonYeti · #11 05-11-2008, 01:07 AM

Poached with cilantro, thin tomato slices, salt and pepper, and a sprinkling of Pakistani fish curry masala. And I will admit I usually microwave it rather than poach it. It comes out at least as good! Lemon juice if you wish, but I prefer none.

Roasted new potatoes on the side. Ok, I got distracted with the salmon.

Slamdaccord96 · #12 05-12-2008, 01:47 PM

Thanks so much guys! Funny thing though, after I was preparing for this wonderful side dish...she requested corn muffins so that's the carb I went with. I also made steamed broccoli (she doesn't like asparagras). Oh well, it was mother's day after all. The salmon recipe was an almond & parsley crusted filet from epicurious, it turned out great. Anyway, thanks for all the suggestions. I added them to my recipe vault!

Sarah