As a start, I need to mention that i hardly ever use exact (or any) measurements when cooking. So use as much or little as you want. I tend to take several recipes and throw them all together. If you like the taste of something, chances are it'll be good in that particular dish. I would advise against using my recipes, if "winging" will throw you into a tizzy or a full blown panic attack.
Alright. Panko Salmon. Very easy and delicious. I almost always pair this with a vegetable, and jasmine or basmati rice.
Ingredients:
2 pieces of fresh salmon: the best is alaskan sockeye. That is only a summer specialty if you want fresh. Wegmans does have frozen, but you will run the risk of dry fish. I used farm raised last night
2/3 cup panko
1 tsp lemon zest (or as much as you feel like zesting)
Olive and vegetable oil
crushed red pepper, salt, pepper
thinly sliced tomatoes (or not)
honey (for me)
hot mustard or dijon mustard (for men who don't like sweet meat)
What to do:
1.) Oven to 425 F
2.) Oil to stainless steel or oven proof skillet (equal parts of both). Let heat up on medium. Don't ask me how long, i have no idea. Just wing it
3.) Panko, crushed reds, salt, pepper, lemon zest to small bowl
4.) Place salmon to skillet, skin side down. You may get burned by the bubbling oil. Maybe wear an ove
glove? Then coat the top of salmon with either honey or mustard of choice
5.) Apply the panko mix to top of salmon. The honey or mustard will prove to be a terrific glue for this whole operation. Once again: CAUTION with the burning oil. I mean I suppose you can apply the topping before placing in oil. But why make things easier?
6.) Put tomato slices on top. Sear for 4 minutes (an actual calculation for all you type A's)
7.) Place skillet in oven for 6-7 minutes depending on how raw you enjoy your salmon. It's a good idea to let the temp get up to 130 F. Proceed to remove from oven, and cover with foil for about 10 minutes
8.) Dont forget the side dishes!
9.) You are now free to Eat. And receive compliments on the delicious food, and how proud your husband is for not making him any more sweet meat
I wish I had taken a picture of this fantastic dinner last night. But alas, I will post pics in the future. Enjoy!
She's not kidding about the oven mits. My left arm is currently covered in burn spots from making fish in a similar fashion the other night. Ouch! I need my Nurse Kristin!
ReplyDeleteAnd..... also super easy for salmon:
ReplyDelete1) Oven to 425.
2) Salmon in baking dish.
3) Mix parmesan and pesto (store-bought acceptable).
4) Layer on top of salmon.
5) Cook until...cooked.
6) Serve with lemon wedges.
ooooh! like the pesto idea
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