Roasted Salmon with Spicy Cauliflower
If you don't like anchovies, you can leave them out of this low-carb dish.
Everyday Food, March 2007
http://www.marthastewart.com/338636/roasted-salmon-with-spicy-cauliflower
- Prep Time 15 minutes
- Total Time 45 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 to 4 anchovy fillets (optional)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons anchovy oil (from can of anchovies) or olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cored and cut into large florets
- 4 skinless salmon fillets, (6 to 8 ounces each)
- 4 thin lemon slices, halved, plus 4 wedges, for serving
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Gather garlic, anchovies (if using), and red-pepper flakes into a pile. Using a chefs knife, coarsely chop; season generously with salt. Using flat side of knife blade, mash mixture into a paste.
- Place paste into a large bowl; add oils, and mix to combine. Add cauliflower, and toss to coat. Spread mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until starting to soften, about 15 minutes.
- Season salmon with salt and pepper. Remove baking sheet from oven; push cauliflower to sides, and place fillets in the center. Arrange two half-slices of lemon on each fillet. Return to oven; bake until fish is opaque throughout, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
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