Seared Salmon with Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients · for 4 (scales to your household)

• 1 lb. Sweet potatoes $2.25
• 1/4 c. Water $0.00
• 1/2 tsp Salt $0.03
• 1/4 tsp Pepper $0.03
• 1 bag Baby spinach $3.99
• 1/4 tsp Tsp. cayenne pepper $0.03
• 4 piece Skinless center-cut salmon fillet $23.12
• 1 Lemon $1.08
• 1 c. Dry white wine $4.67
• 2 tsp. Capers $0.24
• 1/4 c. Flat-leaf parsley $0.41

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. In large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes, water, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and freshly ground pepper.
2. Cover with vented plastic wrap; microwave on high 9 minutes or until tender, stirring halfway through.
3. Add spinach; recover and microwave 2 minutes longer.
4. Meanwhile, sprinkle cayenne and 1/8 teaspoon salt on salmon.
5. In 12-inch nonstick skillet on medium, cook salmon 10 minutes or until knife pierces center easily (145 degrees F), turning over halfway through.
6. Transfer to plate.
7. From lemon, finely grate 1/2 teaspoon peel onto fish; into cup, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice.
8. To skillet, add wine and capers.
9. Boil on high 2 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half, scraping browned bits from pan.
10. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and parsley.
11. Divide potato mixture among plates; top with fish.
12. Spoon sauce over fish.