Pan-Fried Salmon with Dill Sauce on Gnocchi; now I covet a pressure cooker Recipe
Ingredients
- Pan-Fried Salmon with Dill Sauce on Gnocchi
- 12oz (350gr) salmon filets
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup (3oz, 90gr) chicken stock
- 1/3 cup (3oz, 90gr) Greek or plain yogurt
- 3 tbs sherry
- 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 3 tbs freshly grated Parmesan
- fresh gnocchi, enough for a main course for 2
- 2 tsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 185g | |
| Calories 521 | |
| Calories from Fat 329 | 63% |
| Total Fat 37.05g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 10.95g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium 278mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 14.51g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 4.0g | 3% |
| Protein 21.77g | 35% |
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