Tag: salmon

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Salmon with Apricot Sauce

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 4 fresh or frozen salmon or halibut steaks, cut 3/4-inch thick 4 fresh apricots, pitted, or 8 dried apricot halves ½ cup apricot nectar ⅓ cup apricot preserves 3 tablespoons sliced scallion 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed, plus sprigs for garnish ⅛ teaspoon salt plus pinch, […]

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Smoky Maple-Mustard Salmon

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 tablespoons whole-grain or Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika or ground chipotle pepper (see Notes) ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt 4 4-ounce skinless center-cut wild-caught salmon fillets (see Notes) Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with […]

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Avocado & Smoked Salmon Omelet

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon low-fat milk Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil plus 1/2 teaspoon, divided ¼ avocado, sliced 1 ounce smoked salmon 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Directions Step 1 Beat eggs with milk and salt in a small bowl. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick […]

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Sheet-Pan Salmon with Sweet Potatoes & Broccoli

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon salt, divided ¼ teaspoon ground pepper, divided 4 cups broccoli florets (8 oz.; 1 medium crown) 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions 2 limes, 1 […]

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers, trimmed, halved and seeded 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 […]

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Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 pound center-cut salmon fillet, preferably wild, cut into 4 portions 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ tablespoon grated garlic 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon lemon juice Directions Step 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees […]

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Salmon Pinwheels

Don’t be intimidated by this fancy-looking breaded-salmon pinwheel–it’s quite easy to do. This technique works best when you use “center-cut” salmon fillet. If you don’t have a center-cut fillet or want to simplify the preparation, leave the fillet whole, spread the mayonnaise over it, top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake. To cut down on […]

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Simple Grilled Salmon & Vegetables

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 red, orange and/or yellow bell peppers, trimmed, halved and seeded 1 medium red onion, cut into 1-inch wedges 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt, divided ½ teaspoon ground pepper 1 ¼ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 […]

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Salmon-Stuffed Avocados

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt ½ cup diced celery 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon lime juice 2 teaspoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper 2 (5 ounce) cans salmon, drained, flaked, skin and bones removed 2 avocados Chopped chives for garnish Directions Step […]

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Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 whole wild salmon fillet (also called a “side of salmon,” about 1 1/2 pounds; see Tips) 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper Directions […]