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Blackened Salmon with White Bean Coconut Milk Puree – Healthyish Foods

Blackened Salmon with White Bean Coconut Milk Puree

This blackened salmon with white bean and coconut milk puree recipe looks complex but is rather easy to make. Perfect for nights when you’re looking for something flavorful to eat. This blackened salmon recipe will add a little spice to your week.
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Ingredients

White Bean Coconut Milk Puree

  • 2 cans navy beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can coconut milk, 5.5 ounce can
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Curry Roasted Cauliflower

  • 1 head cauliflower florets, rinse, remove the stems
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Blackened Salmon

  • 1 pound Scottish salmon, skin on, remove pin bones
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Equipment

  • 1 baking tray
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 sauce pot
  • 1 food processor

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking tray with cooking spray and set it aside.
  • Grab the food processor and add the navy beans, coconut milk and garlic. Blend until smooth. Next, you’ll add the bean mixture into a sauce pot and reduce it over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well. The puree will begin to reduce as it simmers over low heat.

Prepare the Cauliflower

  • Drizzle the cauliflower florets in olive oil, yellow curry powder, salt and pepper. Massage the florets using your hands to make sure they are evenly coated.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes. It may take longer depending on the size of your florets. Mine were rather small.

Prepare the Salmon

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne, and paprika. mix well. Dust the prepared salmon with the blackening spice rub. Steps on how to prepare the salmon listed above.
  • Next, drizzle the seasoned salmon with olive oil and place it meat side down in a hot non-stick pan. Sear the fish for 5-6 minutes on each side. This will give you a medium-well temperature. Cooking time will vary based on the thickness of your fish. Once cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.

Assemble your Platter

  • Spoon some of the white bean puree on the bottom of your plate. Top with some of the flaky blackened salmon and curry roasted cauliflower. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 511kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 45g, Saturated Fat: 23g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 14g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 961mg, Potassium: 819mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 212IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 5mg