Olive Oyl's Roasted Salmon With Cauliflower Puree

Submitted by AmyZoe

"This is a recipe my Mom makes that came from Emeril LaGasse. She bakes a whole salmon and purees a head of cooked cauliflower in the blender. If you aren't sure you like salmon, you should really give this a try. This is definitely something to make when company's coming. Everyone will want the recipe. This is 5 stars plus. Thanks Mom and Thanks Emeril!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb cauliflower floret, stems trimmed
• 3 cups water
• salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• fresh ground white pepper
• 1 lb fresh salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 (4 ounce)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• kosher salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup fresh baby sweet peas

directions

1. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower, water, and salt over high heat.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and cook until the cauliflower is very soft, about 30 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and drain.
5. Put the cauliflower, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the cream in a food processor and puree until smooth like creamed potatoes.
6. Season with salt and black pepper.
7. Bake for 15 minutes.
8. In a small skillet, heat the butter over medium heat and cook until it browns lightly, about 1 minute.
9. Add the peas, stir gently, and cook for 1 minute.
10. Spoon the pureed cauliflower in the center of each plate.
11. Lay a piece of salmon on top of each and garnish with the peas.

Reviews

[Cookess]

I used the cauliflower puree in this recipe and served tilapia over it. Delicious and a great alternative to mashed potatoes.