PAN-SEARED SESAME SALMON + FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES

Ingredients:
Salmon:
1 lb. salmon
1/4 c coconut aminos
1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Potatoes:
1 lb. white potatoes
1/3 butter stick
2 tbsp parmesan
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder

Directions:
Sesame Salmon
1. Wash and pat the salmon dry. Make sure it’s completely dry - it’s very important!

2. In a bowl, combine the sesame oil, coconut aminos, garlic salt and black pepper and transfer the salmon into the bowl. Set aside (if possible, marinate for at least 30 minutes).

3. In a non-stick pan, heat 1 tbsp olive oil. Add salmon fillet skin side up, for 4 minutes, then cook the sides for about 20-30 seconds, then flip on the skin side and finish cooking for another 4 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 130F-135F.

4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds!

Mashed Potatoes:
1. Peel the potatoes and cut them each into fours.

2. Place in a boiling water seasoned with salt, garlic powder and 1 tbsp of olive oil.

3. Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, drain, add butter & parmesan then mash with a potato masher.

4. Pair the meal with steamed broccoli and voila!