Lemon Herb Grilled Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Sauteed Green Beans

Step 1: Prepare the Salmon

Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

• 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Step 2: Make the Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Place the potato cubes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the milk, cream, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mash with a potato masher or ricer until smooth and creamy.

• 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Step 3: Sauté the Green Beans

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. Season with salt and pepper.

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper

Step 4: Grill the Salmon

Lightly oil the grill grates. Place the salmon fillets on the grill and cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.

• Salmon fillets from Step 1

Step 5: Finish and Serve

In a small bowl, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, and thyme. Serve the grilled salmon over the garlic mashed potatoes, topped with the lemon-herb mixture. Serve the sautéed green beans on the side.

• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• Grilled salmon from Step 4
• Garlic mashed potatoes from Step 2
• Sautéed green beans from Step 3