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Breadcrumb Pesto Salmon & Spiced Potatoes and Corn

Updated: 14 hours ago

March 1st could not have been a more lovely turn of a new month. We woke up early to go to Mass followed by our usual Sunday tradition of grabbing coffees and brunch. It may sound like an unreal picture to paint but the sun was shining, the temperature was soft and easy, the birds were chirping, and I found a rack of flowers in bloom as we went to pick up the ingredients for this meal. Being outdoors is like a balm to my soul, and my heart felt light. I couldn't wait to go home and open the windows to cook. Something that I've decided to do this year is to cook for enjoyment, and not just utilitarian way of getting meals on the table.


Shepherd's pie in a white dish, text overlay "Shepherd's Pie for Plough Monday," warm tones. Website text: hisgirlsunday.com.


I've also been delighting in this airy poem "To March" that I would like to share in hopes that it brings you a little dose of joy.


"Dear March, come in!

How glad I am!

I looked for you before.

Put down your hat —

You must have walked —

How out of breath you are!

Dear March, how are you?

And the rest?

Did you leave Nature well?

Oh, March, come right upstairs with me,

I have so much to tell!"

(To March by Emily Dickinson)


When we got home I realized that it was probably time to switch out my wintery wreath of red berries and evergreen sprigs to this light pink floral wreath that I found at Home Goods. Unsure of whether or not it's an indoor or outdoor wreath, but I'm not stressing, it looks beautiful.



And out of joy for ways we can fashionably take in the seasons, and the many messages I get about what I'm wearing I decided to start an LTK (Like to Know). You can get links to outfits that fit the liturgical year and naturals seasons here.



Now let's get to the recipe! We've only just begun out Lenten journey and I felt inspired to expand on the Sunday Table meatless meal selection. This salmon recipe looked unique to me, I usually don't do a breadcrumb, but also incredible attainable which I think is important to all of us seeking to serve our families and friends.


I filmed this recipe for social media so if you'd like to see this in action click below!





Salmon Prep Time: 5 minutes

Salmon Cook Time: 8 minutes

Corn and Potato Prep Time: 10 minutes

Corn and Potato Cook Time: 32 minutes

Yields: 4 Servings


Salmon Ingredients


  • 4-5 ounces skin on salmon filets

  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 tbsps olive oil

  • 4 tbsps pesto


Potato and Corn Ingredients


  • 6 tbsps unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp old bay seasoning

  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tbsp onion powder

  • 1/2 tbsp paprika

  • 1 tsp sugar

  • 1 lb baby potatoes, halved

  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 ears of corn, husked


Directions


  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and start preparing the potatoes first.


  1. Rinse clean the potatoes and cut them in halves. Drizzle with 2 tbsps olive oil and with your hands make sure they are well coated. Roast them for 16 minutes or until slightly tender.



  1. Create the spiced butter by melting 6 tbsps unsalted butter and whisking in 1 tbsp old bay seasoning, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/2 tbsp paprika, and 1 tsp sugar.

    Growing up, old bay seasoning was a must on fish. The smell brings back such good memories.


Ground beef and diced sweet potatoes in a blue pan on a countertop. Knife block, candle, and green pepper decor in the background. Cozy ambiance.

  1. Switch to salmon preparation. While the potatoes are baking line a separate baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle the foil generously with olive oil.


  1. In a small bowl mix 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs with 2 tbsps olive oil. Stir together until the oil is evenly mixed in.


  1. Slice the salmon into four equal parts and place them on the lined baking sheet.




  1. Using the back of a tablespoon spread a heaping tablespoon of pesto over each piece of salmon.



  1. Then sprinkle each salmon filet with panko breadcrumbs.



  1. Set the salmon aside and when your potatoes are ready pull them out of the oven. Add the corn to the sheet pan. With my hands I broke each corn cob in two, giving me 8 smaller pieces.


Person in plaid oven mitt pours a colorful veggie and meat mix from a pan into a blue dish on a wooden table with decorative candles.

  1. Drizzle the spiced butter mixture to the sheet pan and with a wooden spoon or your hands make sure all the potatoes and corn are evenly coated.


A person slices potatoes on a wooden table with a knife. A vase with red decorations and a loaf of bread are in the background.

  1. Place the potatoes and corn back into the oven and cook for another 16 minutes. Halfway through the cook time, at 8 minutes, place the salmon in the oven. I had both sheet pans share the top oven rack.


  1. When everything is finished cooking take it all out of the oven and check the internal temperature of the salmon, measuring it to your liking.



  1. Serve the potatoes with butter and feel free to drizzle a little more pesto on the salmon with a sprinkling of italian parsley for garnish.



Mashed potatoes with cream in a metal pot on a wooden table. A fork is in the pot, and a measuring cup with grated cheese is nearby.

Person in black jacket adds cheese to mashed potatoes in a pot on a wooden table, resting on a red-checkered cloth, in a kitchen.


It is such a joy to cook with you! I once heard that you know Catholic culture is healthy when it makes its way to the table. And I hope that is true for your home too, because food is a natural way to connect our families back to God and His Church.



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