SALMON WITH GREEN BEANS AND WALNUTS
Green beans are widely available so having this recipe will serve you throughout the year. You can serve this versatile dish alongside most poultry, red meats and fish like we did here with salmon.
Ingredients
- 8 oz green beans, trimmed and cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces
- 11/2 Tbs. butter*
- ¼ cup chopped raw walnuts • salt and pepper crushed red pepper
- 1 lemon
- 6 oz salmon fillet
Instructions
- Move oven rack to 6 inches below the broiler and preheat the broiler.Place the beans in a large stockpot and cover with cold water.Bring to a boil over high heat and then immediately lower the heat to a simmer.While heating water, line a baking pan with foilRub salmon with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepperPlace salmon on foil and into the broiler for 5-10 minutes, until salmon flakes with a forkWhen water boils, lower temperature and simmer beans until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.Remove from heat and drain well.Pat dry.Heat the butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat.Add the walnuts and cook, stirring consistently, just until the nuts begin to color, about 2 minutes.Add the beans and, using tongs, toss and turn to coat well.Add the orange zest and season with salt and pepper to taste.Transfer to a large bowl and serve.
