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Savory Salmon recipe

savory salmon jpgSalmon is one of the healthiest types of fish you can find. It has no carbs and has plenty of Omega 3 and good fats. This recipe is savory - you mix sweet and salty flavors with some herbs.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon steaks (4-6 oz)
  • half a cup Dijon old-fashioned or grainy mustard
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 tbsp honey
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare the marinade - mix the mustard, olive oil, honey and fresh dill. Leave a little fresh dill for garnish.

2. Rinse the salmon and season with salt and pepper on both sides

3. Marinade the salmon in the honey-mustard-dill mixture for 15 minutes

4. Heat the pan to medium low, place salmon on the pan and cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until each side is cooked (salmon will turn a pale pink color inside)

5. Garnish with remaining fresh dill. Serve with young potatoes or rice. If preparing as described, each steak will yield approximately 400 calories.

Written by Home Chef

What can you can do with Salmon leftovers?

- Add to field greens next day for your lunch salad. There is even no need to drizzle any olive oil, as salmon is already marinated in it.

- Make a salmon burger - place on a toasted bun with a little extra mustard and greens.

- Spread on a morning bagel as a new take on a bagel with lox.

- Mix with some chopped onions, crab meat, 1 egg and a tbsp of bread crumbs. Form into patties for salmon-crab cakes. Fry until dark on each side.

Product for this Recipe: Grilling planks

Camerons Set of 8 Grilling Planks

Camerons Set of 8 Grilling Planks

The planks allow seafood, meat, chicken and vegetables to roast slowly, basting in their own juices, creating a subtle smokey flavor. No fat or oil should be added, as the moisture from the plank keeps your food juicy and flavorful with no nutrient loss. The Grilling Planks come with full instructions and 7 tasty recipes on the packaging. They can be used two or three times before discarding. 8 Planks Set Planks are cut specially to fit in a regular sink for easy soaking. Cedar and Alder Planks cut to 7 by 13 inches in size so that they fit into a regular sink for soaking are a great easy way to barbeque and get the wood smoke flavor we crave. Soak for 20 minutes, then place your fish, meat, poultry or vegetables on the plank and place on the preheated grill. See instructions for cooking times. Each plank can be reused about three times.