May 25, 2013

Garden Vegetables & Salmon

Here's a fresh and delicious way get your recommended serving of fish, along with a healthy serving of fresh vegetables! Subtle yet mouth-watering flavor, all with just the barest hint of seasoning. Fresh ingredients are the best! {2-3 Tbsp} olive oil {2 medium} white onions, chopped {1 cup} shredded carrots {1 small} green pepper, thinly sliced {1 cup} sweet yellow corn {1/2 tsp} celery seed {dash} salt, black pepper ------------ {2 Tbsp} butter {4 medium} salmon fillets {2 cloves} garlic, minced {2 tsp} lime juice {dash} Southwest-style seasoning* *I use a blend of cumin, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, & black pepper. 1. Saute onions & carrots in olive oil until beginning [...Read More]

Salmon Potato Chowder

So I had some leftover salmon fillets that I wanted to be creative with, and someone suggested chowder. I'm not usually a chowder sort of person, but the hint of a creamy potato-and-garlic base with shredded cheese on top sounded really good. So I experimented (as I usually do), and came up with a rather tasty recipe that was actually pretty simple to throw together! It could be easily modified by adding other vegetables, changing the spices, or even using a different type of meat or fish. {2 Tbsp} olive oil {1 large} white onion {3 cloves} garlic, minced {dash} ground nutmeg -------- {8 oz} cooked salmon -------- {2 cups} chicken broth {1 1/2 cups} whole milk {1 cup} cubed potatoes {3 Tbsp} [...Read More]

Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce

My husband and I aren't big fish eaters (partly because it can get so expensive), but with all the health benefits salmon has to offer, we are attempting to eat it at least once a month. Not much, I know, but it's a start. This is our absolute favorite way to enjoy salmon (or any similar tasting fish, like tilapia). [...Read More]