Sometimes you get into a routine and then, when you get bored, realize that you need to switch things up a bit. A simple way to do that is to just pair a favorite of yours with something new so that you don't go too far out of your comfort zone. Here are some excellent sides for salmon dishes to start you off.
Salmon goes well with so many things, that this list wasn't difficult to put together at all. Salmon is like one of those people who have good chemistry with anybody they meet. So a lot of side dishes go so well with it. And they will be great plate buddies. And you want to have salmon, be it farm-raised or wild, as often as possible because it's so loaded with good nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, excellent protein, a lot of B vitamins, including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12.
5 sides for salmon to die for
1. Asparagus With Goat Cheese
Salmon and asparagus is quite the classic pairing, but maybe it's time to try this asparagus with goat cheese. It's very easy to put together. And not only that. The crisp and tender roasted asparagus and tangy, sharp-tasting cheese complement each other to perfection. Not to mention it goes great with the yummy fish.
2. Sauteed Parsley Potatoes With Harissa Sauce
Have you considered frying cubed potatoes as an alternative to the classic French fries? Let’s try it together because it’s a quick and easy meal. Prep the potatoes by deep-frying them, then toss them in a pan together with garlic and tomato sauce. Add some ingredients that will surely give them a kick and extra-flavor, like harissa sauce, curry, and parsley. Serve them as a vegetarian meal or as a side-dish.
3. Colorful Roasted Vegetables
Sometimes the best thing you can eat are some colorful roasted vegetables. Don't worry, you won't get bored with this recipe, because we've added different tastes and textures to it. Also, one big secret is lots of herbs de Provence and garlic!
4. Okra Stir-Fry
Okra is a delicious veggie, most popular in the south of the U.S., Middle East, and South Asia. For this recipe, we've made a very tasty stir-fry, spiced up with lots of exotic ingredients. Garam masala, curry, coriander, and cilantro go together really well in this recipe, that makes okra an ingredient to crave for.
5. Green Beans with Caramelized Onion
Here's one delicious way to cook green beans. Cook them on the stove with some butter-sauteed onion, cooked until caramelized. Next, you can use it as a side for your salmon, because it works great with just about anything. But salmon, especially.
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