Pecan Crusted Salmon with Cauliflower Steaks & Peanut Sauce
Pecan Crusted Salmon with Cauliflower Steaks & Peanut Sauce
Servings
3-4
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Fish
- 1lb salmon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Crust
- ½ cup pecans
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or basil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp tahini
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- Juice 1 lime
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cumin
- Water as needed to thin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the cauliflower steaks into 3/4-1 inch think “steaks” and place on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. Season each side liberally with olive oil and spices. Place on the bottom rack and bake for 20-25 minutes unti lthe under side is golden brown. Flip the steaks carefully and bake for another 10-15 minutes until tender.
Meanwhile, combine all the fish crust topping ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Add enough olive oil so that the mixture becomes a coarse crumb and sticks together when you press it with your fingers.
Line the fish (or protein of choice) on a sheet tray lined with foil. Brush the salmon with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Press the pecan herb mix evenly onto the top of the fish. Bake until light pink all the way through (about 12-15 minutes depending on the thickness).
While the fish is baking, make the sauce by combining all the ingredients into the food processor. If the mixture is too thick, add water 1 tbsp at a time until it is a smooth and pourable sauce. Taste for seasoning.
To serve:
Plate a cauliflower steak tops with a piece of fish and a few drizzles of the sauce-enjoy!
Shopping List
Produce
- Garlic
- 1 Lime
- 1 head of cauliflower
- Fresh basil
Fish
- 1 lb salmon (if you're cooking for 1 just get ½ lb)
Pantry
- Pecans
- Peanut butter
- Tahini
- Maple syrup
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Curry powder
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper