Salmon On The Fly

This is a great quick dinner to make when you don't have a lot of time. It is also very easy and requires very few ingredients. In 30 minutes you have a whole meal that can be kept as left overs for the next day!


Prep/Cook time: 25 minutes to bake, 5+ minute prep

Ingredients:

Salmon fillet(s)
Salt
1/2 cup Asian Sesame Dressing (lite or regular)
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1-2 lemon(s)
1/4 cup brown sugar
rice (if you use a rice cooker be sure to start your rice before preparing the salmon)
veggies

No photos today, this is a truly on the fly dish invented right before I typed this up!

Try to buy the freshest salmon possible. you want to get good quality fish if you can, it really does make a difference. the amount of salmon is up to you but i can usually feed two people with one large fillet (and still have leftovers). The best part about this dish is if you buy salmon ahead you can just stick it in the freezer until you need it. the best way to freeze fish is to shrink wrap it first...this cuts down on the freezer burnage.

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare your salmon how ever you desire. I normally remove the skin cut the fillets into 4-6oz serving portions. lightly salt the salmon fillets and place them into a square glass pan (I use a 8x8 for one large fillet) and squeeze fresh lemon over the top. Set aside.

In a medium small bowl melt the butter, and then add the dressing, brown sugar and mix well. for other variations try adding a little soy sauce as well. If you would like to save a little sauce for adding to your salmon when it is done cooking save as much or as little as you want on the side. Pour the mixture over top of the salmon. cover the top of the dish in tinfoil and place it in the over for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes remove the tinfoil and let the fish bake for 5 more minutes uncovered.

While the fish is cooking, cook up your favorite style rice and veggies to accompany the dish. I personally like wild or brown rice with either broccoli, asparagus or carrots boiled or steamed.

Once everything is done cooking place on a plate and subsequently into your mouth!! If you would like to have extra sauce simply add a little more dressing or sauce mixture at the end!! mmmmm!!!

If you do save your left overs be sure to eat them the next day. Be aware that fish does not keep as long as other proteins and make sure the salmon is cooked all the way through before serving.