Ready in just 20 minutes, this oven-baked salmon recipe is delicious with a warm whole-grain salad or a crisp green salad. Baking the fish directly over the lemon slices infuses it with fresh citrus flavor, while toasting the butter in the oven first imparts a nutty, caramelized taste. Using the right baking dish size is […]
INGREDIENTS 1 to 2 poundsskin-on salmon fillets Salt Fresh ground black pepper Spices (optional) Sliced lemon (optional) Sliced aromatic vegetables, like fennel, onions, or celery (optional) 1 to 1 1/2 cupsliquid, such as water, broth, wine, beer, cider, or a mix INSTRUCTIONS Cut the salmon into pieces. I usually cut the salmon into large pieces […]
Moroccan spices usually blend the earthy (cumin) with the warm and fragrant (coriander and allspice). Salmon and cauliflower embrace these spices well. We start the cauliflower at a higher oven temperature to achieve better browning, then reduce the heat so the salmon cooks evenly and stays juicy. You could also sear the salmon on the […]
Tarragon and fresh fennel both have the same faint licorice flavor, but they don’t overwhelm this simple spring salad. Salmon is the perfect protein for this dish: It cooks quickly, separates into large, pretty flakes, and stands up to the mint, tarragon, and garlic. This dish would also be a great use for leftover salmon. […]
Wild salmon has less saturated fat, fewer calories, and 5 to 10 times fewer contaminants and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) than farm-raised (in early studies, POPs have been linked to impaired brain development, type 2 diabetes, and obesity). There’s no need to give up all farmed salmon, and eating some is always better than none. […]
Steaming is a gentle cooking method that preserves the natural flavors of all the components of this 15-minute meal. Ingredients 4 (6-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets (such as wild Alaskan) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided 8 ounces trimmed haricots verts (French green beans) 2 ears fresh corn, shucked and halved crosswise […]
The loaded deli bagel works perfectly as an instant toast topper. Greek yogurt has the same tang and richness as cream cheese, and you don’t have to wait for it to soften. Sprinkle with additional chives for more punch. Ingredients 2 tablespoons plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives 1 (1-oz.) slice […]
Ingredients 2 ripe avocados, peeled and seeded 3/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 (1 1/2-oz.) whole-grain bread slices, toasted 8 thin smoked salmon slices (about 8 oz.) 1/3 cup very thinly sliced radishes (about […]
A lime-forward vinaigrette adds pucker and punch to the salmon and salad, rounded out by earthy-sweet beets and juicy blackberries. Mint with blackberries is a favorite cocktail combo that also works in a fresh entrée salad. If you have leftover mint leaves, steep in simple syrup and refrigerate for sweetening lemonade or tossing with fresh […]
Butter-sautéed spinach seasoned simply with garlic, salt, and pepper makes a nice side dish for this fish entrée, but any wilted greens will do. Ingredients 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets Cooking spray […]