Seared Salmon with Gnocchi and Roasted Cauliflower

Keeping it craaaazy simple today.

You know, I hardly ever post a recipe where it’s like, a protein and a side. Like old school meals. Not that we don’t eat like that, we totally do. Matter of fact, one of my weekly go-to meals is a seared chicken breast, roasted potatoes (with ranch on the side, natch.), and sautéed broccolini. We do that a ton! But it’s not necessarily all that exciting to see. Know what I mean, Vern?

But THIS? ^^^ Holy faces, guys. It’s crazy good. AND STUPID EASY.

And listen, the herbs can be whatever you want. Go all parsley if it makes your life easy! I just grabbed a ton from the garden all willy nilly, but it’s seriously whatever your face craves.

Make a quick herby blend! It’s not really a pesto. More like a chimichurri since I added a splash of white wine vinegar. It just adds that POW, you know?

Vern?

Roast your cauli! Just olive oil, salt and pepper. Das it.

Sear some salmon!

Quick poll – when you say the word salmon, do you pronounce the L just to be annoying? SaLmon? SALmon? I do. You’re not at all surprised by that, are you?

Sear it in butter because THAT IS LIFE.

Give the gnocchi a quick dunk in some boiling water, then toss it alllll together. The roasted cauli, the chimi, the potato pillows, your entire upper torso.

Serve it up! Your buttery seared sALmon, with a delightful herby gnocchi/cauli side. It’s this insane marriage of omega 3 party town, and a cozy pajama sleepover. I don’t know what all those words meant just now, but just go with it.

Garnish with so much parmesan cheese you want to punch something.

Salmon with Gnocchi and Roasted Cauliflower

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Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 4 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil, divided
• Two cups mixed herbs (anything you want! parsley, basil, oregano, thyme)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tsp white wine vinegar
• 2 Tbs. butter
• 2 salmon fillets
• 1 pound gnocchi (dried or frozen)
• Salt and pepper
• Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400.
2. Place the cauliflower florets on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 -2 Tbs. oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly toss with fingers. Roast for 45 minutes, tossing at the 30-minute mark.
3. In a small food processor or blender, combine the herbs, 2 Tbs. oil, garlic, white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. Pulse until you get the consistency of a chimichurri. Not too blended, but not too, too chunky.
4. Heat the butter and remaining Tbs of oil in a large sauté pan. Season the salmon with salt and pepper, and sear on both sides until the fish is cooked through and deliciously flakey, about 3 minutes per side. Remove salmon from the pan and set aside.
5. To the pan, add the roasted cauliflower and chimichurri.
6. Boil the gnocchi for a couple minutes in boiling water, then add to the pan, giving it all a good toss.
7. Plate up and get in that!
8. Makes two dinner servings, with extra sides. Feel free to sear two more salmon fillets for 4 servings!

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Dinner tonight? Duh.