Some foods are so versatile that they are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Bacon is definitely one of these ingredients, but I just realized that hash browns also fall into this category. Shreds of crispy golden brown fried potatoes just make everything better! I was recently spending a lazy Sunday morning trying to brainstorm a unique way to serve salmon, since we’ve in a bit of a rut with it, and realized over my omelet and coffee that I should try serving salmon with a breakfast twist – over hash browns!
The dish really came together wonderfully. I mixed turkey bacon and onions with shredded potatoes and parsnips and then fried them up in a bit of oil until they were golden brown. While the hash browns were cooking, I baked the salmon filets, which were topped with a quick pear and ginger sauce. The sweet tender salmon was perfectly complemented by the savory crisp hash browns. Mmm, I’m definitely going to be making this again, but with a bit of fresh parsley on top for a touch of color!
Pear Glazed Salmon with a Potato, Parsnip, and Bacon Hash
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
6 slices turkey bacon, chopped
4 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 parsnip, peeled and shredded
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup canola oil
1 Barlett pear, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chopped ginger
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 salmon filets
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350˚F. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and cook bacon over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Mix shredded potatoes, parsnips, onion, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; mix in cooked bacon. Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil over medium heat in a large nonstick skillet and evenly spread half the shredded potato mixture in the pan. Cook 14 to 18 minutes, turning once, or until hashbrowns are crispy. Repeat with remaining potatoes and 2 tablespoons oil.
Meanwhile, place pear, ginger, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse until well mixed. Evenly spread pear sauce over the salmon filets and bake in a greased pan at 350˚F for 15 to 20 minutes or until cooked through. Serve salmon over the hashbrowns. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition: 676 calories, 30.4g fat, 6.6g fiber, 47.4g protein per serving
Cost: $4.11 per serving
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I dont know about bacon but ur creation is something i could have for breakfast ,lunch and dinner and re-heat the leftover’s the next day too(doubt if there’ll be any though…..) and honest confession….i do know and agree about bacon with ya….
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I agree! Bacon goes with anything! the pear glazed salmon sounds really interesting!
anything with bacon is scrumptious!
Wow, nice crazy combo of ingredients. I like how you said it can go with anytime of day. I def agree
There’s alot of P’s going on with the pear, parnsnip, and potato 
Interesting combo of flavors. This is one that I must try soon. Thanks for sharing.
It’s true. Hash browns are good all day, every day. I love the texture of the grated potatoes. So heavenly.
I really like the idea of salmon glazed with the pear and ginger sauce. You definitely gave a whole new meaning to a meat-and-potatoes meal!
So creative, I would never have thought of pairing pear and salmon.
I love this. I agree with the others, i don’t usually see pear as a glaze, which makes me think that juicing it and then reducing it could be quite yummy as a glaze as well.
ooh, i wish i had that this morning
i made a killer salmon recipe at xmas!
Brilliant. I love fruit in savory dishes! The bacon hash sounds delicious, too.
I’m droolin’! Just over $4 for salmon…nice! I love your recipes, they all look like something I’d LOVE! So, I save them all to make someday! Thank you!
I just discovered how easy hash browns are to make… i always used the frozen bags before
I’d love to make this hash! I want to make a version with bacon for Josh and without for me. Parsnips are totally delicious. Happy weekend
What a fantastic pairing of pear and salmon and to use a bacon hash with that is just brilliant. Delicious!!!!!
Whoa! Pear on salmon sounds so good! You come up with the best flavor combinations…how do you do it? And I love how you added parsnip to the potato and bacon hash. Amazing!
The pear glaze sounds delicious. and I love love love the breakfast twist. I can just imagine all the flavors and textures. Yum!
bacon and potatoes are definitely appropriate any time of day. Great interpretation.
pear, potato, bacon, fish–what an interesting melange of ingredients! i do believe that this is worthy of being on a fancy-shmancy restaurant plate!
I love love love hashbrowns, and I can’t wait to try your version! Your pear ginger sauce sounds amazing too.
I have to say I am (unfortunately) not the biggest fan of salmon, but the potato-parsnip-bacon hash looks SO good!
Love, love,, love pears. I have never cooked with parsnips…I think I need to hurry up! Happy New Year!!!
wonderful combo! you know I would love to devour this one!
The pear glaze sounds fantastic and I love potatoes with bacon – mmmm.
I love the hash and the pear glaze is most intriguing! What a unique creation!
Now thta’s afeast for the eyes!! I so love this delcious combination of fine foods!! Lovely!
Hash browns are so versatile–and delicious! Sounds fantastic with salmon.
Thanks everyone! It’s definitely more of a sauce than a glaze, but glaze was easier to fit in the title