Whole30/Paleo Pineapple Salmon with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
This salmon in pineapple sauce is sure to give you an island vibe. It sits atop creamy mashed potatoes and is topped with a pineapple slice. It is filling and a great meal to serve for dinner with friends.
Servings Prep Time
4people 20min
Cook Time
20min
Servings Prep Time
4people 20min
Cook Time
20min
Ingredients
mashed potatoes
sauce
salmon
Instructions
  1. Wash and quarter potatoes. Place potatoes in a medium pot, cover with water, and season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil for 20 minutes. Pierce with a fork to check for tenderness. Drain and cool for a few minutes. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes with ghee, coconut cream, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  2. To make the sauce: Add pineapple juice in a small saucepan, and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Turn heat down and let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. To make the sauce: Add pineapple juice in a small saucepan, and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes on medium heat. Turn heat down and let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat. To make salmon: Pat dry with paper towel and season with the Old Bay seasoning. Heat a large skillet with olive oil on medium heat. When hot add salmon skin side up and cook for 6-7 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
  4. To plate: Start with the mashed potatoes on the bottom, top with salmon, and one pineapple ring. Then drizzle with sauce. Enjoy with your favorite grilled or sauteed vegetables.