Roasted Salmon with Chickpea Purée
This simple and delicious dish pairs tender roasted salmon with a creamy chickpea purée. It's healthy, satisfying, and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 lemon sliced into wedges for serving
- 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 –3 tbsp water to adjust consistency
- Fresh parsley chopped
- A drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush each fillet with olive oil.
- Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 12–15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you achieve a creamy consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spread a generous layer of chickpea purée onto each plate.
- Top with the roasted salmon fillet.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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