Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Savory Summer Salmon

Few GREAT things need much introduction or description. This fish is one of them... 

Just. look. at. It.

If THAT isn't aesthetically pleasing, what is?

The original recipe comes from Paula Dean yet there is ZERO added fat. It's crazy, mind blowing, unbelievable...oh wait, It doesn't need it. It's perfect. It's healthy, tender, flaky, and perfect for your summer dinner table. Here we go. 

Start with a beautiful piece of Salmon.  
I went to the Whole Foods Market and picked out a mid-price filet at $12.99/lb Farm Raised filet of Salmon. 
 Make The House Seasoning mix. I made half and still have a container full of it. 
 Season the fish with the House Seasoning. DO NOT use all of it. Just season as desired. More than a couple pinches is good. 
 Cover the fish with the Onions, peppers, and orange segments. Next time i'd use half an onion (i thought there were too many onions. )
 Take some fresh Dill and chop it finely
 Combine dill, strawberries, and honey in a small bowl. (I used half)
 Add Green Onions, Garlic, and remaining ingredients. 
 Juice two lemons and pour juice over the veggies/fish.
Follow with strawberry mixture
 Cover completely with foil and roll edges up so juice doesn't seep through. Pierce top of foil a couple times with knife. Bake for 45 minutes. 
remove from oven. 
 Slice. 
Enjoy!
 



Savory Summer Salmon


Ingredients

  • 1 (2-pound) salmon fillet
  • House Seasoning, recipe follows
  • 1 small red bell pepper, julienne
  • 1 small green bell pepper, julienne
  • 1 medium onion, sliced thin
  • 1 medium orange, sectioned and seeded
  • 1 pint strawberries, cleaned and sliced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chervil or baby dill
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 2 lemons, juiced

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place salmon fillet on a foil-lined pan. Season with House Seasoning, then cover and surround fish with red and green bell pepper, onion, and sectioned orange slices. Mix strawberries, water, honey, chervil or dill, garlic and green onions together. Pour lemon juice over salmon. Ladle strawberry mixture evenly over salmon. Cover with foil and pierce foil, allowing steam to escape. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with rice.

House Seasoning:

  • 1 cup salt
  • 1/4 cup black pepper
  • 1/4 cup garlic powder
Mix well. Store in shaker near stove for convenience.


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