Peanut Butter-Glazed Salmon and Green Beans

Amarante

Mon, Oct 02 2023, 10:53 am

This was a sheet pan very easy preparation - quite good considering how simple it was. Not authentic Thai but reminiscent because the peanut sauce reminded me of Satay

Only needs some kind of starch to be a complete meal.

Peanut Butter-Glazed Salmon and Green Beans

Yield: 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 pound green beans, trimmed
1 bunch scallions (about 6), halved lengthwise then cut crosswise into thirds
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as safflower or canola
Salt and black pepper
¼ cup smooth peanut butter (either conventional or natural works)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon grated peeled ginger
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
4(6-ounce) center-cut salmon fillets
¼ cup chopped unsalted roasted peanuts (optional)

PREPARATION

Heat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, combine green beans, scallions, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the neutral oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat, then spread in an even layer.

Prepare the peanut butter glaze: In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and 1 tablespoon water. Season with salt and pepper, then whisk until smooth.

Rub salmon with the remaining 1 tablespoon neutral oil and season with salt. Arrange salmon on top of beans and spoon half of the peanut butter glaze on top of the fish. Roast for 5 minutes, then spoon over the remaining glaze. Roast until salmon is cooked to medium and beans are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes more, depending on thickness.

Divide salmon and beans among serving plates. Top with peanuts and serve with lemon wedges.