Eating healthy...

It's that time of year when sudden bursts of warm weather remind us that summer is on its way. No more hiding inside bulky sweaters and coats. It's definitely time to eat healthy and watch the waistline! I unfortunately have a family that collectively loses their appetites whenever they hear the word "Fish". I do my part by ignoring them and trying to make the meal as interesting as possible, mostly by trial and error and that's how this particular dish came about. It has several components but is quick and easy once you get the hang of it. Surprisingly there are no complains once they get a taste... Recipe for pan roasted Salmon with a citrus thyme sauce: 4 pieces salmon salt and pepper 1 tbsp olive oil 2 Idaho potatoes 2 cloves roasted garlic salt and pepper carrot sticks and green beans or any vegetables of your choice For the sauce: 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 sprig of thyme salt and pepper 1. Heat a pan and add in the olive oil. Season the fish with the salt and pepper and sear it in the pan till golden. (I finish mine in a hot oven just before serving) 2. Cook the potatoes. Mash them with the roasted garlic, salt and pepper till there are no lumps. 3. Blanch the vegetables in a pot of boiling salted water. Plunge them into ice water briefly and set them aside. They should be bright in color and crunchy. 4. Make the sauce by melting the butter and whisking in the lemon juice and thyme leaves. Season well and set aside. 5. To serve: Heat / finish cooking the fish by placing them on an oven tray in a hot oven. Assemble the plate starting with a ladle of mashed potato. Top with the salmon. Place the veggies alongside. Heat the sauce quickly and ladle over the fish.