Sauteed Salmon with Pea Puree and Tomato Salad

There is nothing more refreshing to eat on a hot day than a piece of fresh fish and a tomato salad. Both are light and tasty, taking next to no time to prepare. Today I decided to shake things up a bit by adding a sweet pea puree. Pea puree is incredibly simple to make, and can add a freshness to a dish this time of year.

By adding mint or curry, you can take a simple puree to the next level. In my case I kept it simple, and in doing so was rewarded with a quick, easy, and delicious dinner.

Ingredients (serves 1):

1/4 lb piece of salmon

1 vine tomato

1 lemon zested

2 shallots

1/3 bag of frozen peas

For the pea puree: 

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the frozen peas.
2. Cook the peas for 5 to 7 minutes until they rise to the top of the water.

3. Drain water from the pot and add the peas to a food processor.
4. Roughly chop one shallot and add to the peas along with a cup of vegetable stock, drizzle of olive oil, and sea salt. 
5. Chop and grind in the food processor for about a minute, adding more vegetable stock as needed to ensure a smooth mixture.

Once you have the puree you can let it cool and make you tomato salad by combining the tomato, shallot, lemon zest, olive oil, and black pepper.  Sautee or grill a piece of salmon and combine your ingredients creating a fresh and healthy dinner that will satisfy your appetite on a hot summer night. Enjoy!