Lunch: Salmon with Snap Peas, Bacon, and Mint

Recipe by Kate Washington This company-worthy dish is all about the interplay of rich and fresh flavors. And there's almost no more delicious way to eat snap peas than sautéed in crème fraîche.

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Salmon

Health benefits of Salmon with Snap Peas, Bacon, and Mint

Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflammation, and support overall well-being.

Ingredients

4 king salmon steaks or fillets with skin (6 to 8 oz. each, of roughly equal size), bones removed
About 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
About 1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2- by 2-in. strips
2 1/2 tablespoons minced shallot
1/3 cup crème fraîche or whipping cream
1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed (snap each pea's stem and pull down sharply along the straight side)
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh mint leaves, divided

Instructions

Sprinkle salmon with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large, heavy nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat until it ripples. Add salmon (skin side down if using fillets). Reduce heat to medium-low and cook without moving fish until it is about half-cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes. Carefully turn fish over and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes more for medium-rare to medium. Transfer fish to a plate (skin side up for fillets); tent with foil.
Increase heat to medium-high and cook bacon, stirring, until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 1 tsp. fat from pan.
Return pan to heat, add shallot, and sauté 1 minute. Add crème fraîche, snap peas, and half the mint; cook, tossing peas, just until they're glossy and bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon snap peas onto a rimmed platter, set salmon on top (skin side down for fillets), and sprinkle with bacon and remaining mint.

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