CUMIN-DUSTED SALMON FILLETS

Yield: 4 servings.


Salmon is the fish highest in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower unhealthful cholesterol. A simple spice rub is all you need to adorn these fillets, creating an entree that ready in less than 20 minutes.

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4-(6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1" thick) skinned
Cooking spray

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle both sides of fish with spice mixture.

2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, and add fish. Cook 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

 

CHILLED SALMON with SUMMER TOMATO SALSA

 

Serves 4

 

4 - 4 oz salmon fillets, skin removed
1 c fresh tomato, chopped
1/2 Hass avocado, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 T balsamic vinegar
1 t olive oil
1/2 c cooked corn kernels
1/4 c red onion, minced
1/4 c fresh cilantro chopped
salt and pepper
1 lime, cut in wedges

 

Place salmon in shallow microwave bowl. Add 2 c water. Cover and microwave on high 7-9 minutes or until salmon is cooked as desired. Remove from water and refrigerate until cool. In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients (except lime). Refrigerate 30 minutes. Serve salmon surrounded by the salsa and lime wedges.

 

Prepare grill for smoke cooking (no water needed). Place foil across the center area of grill and puncture it with a two tined fork. Brush the foil with oil and place the steaks on. Brush fish with oil and seasonings. Smoke 40 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

 

HAANA'S SIMPLE GRILLED SALMON

filet of salmon
5 - 6 slices lemon
dill weed
garlic, chopped
pepper and salt
white wine
lemon pepper
lemon juice

Lay the filet on aluminum foil shaped like a boat keeping
the foil open during cooking. Lay the lemon slices over the
filet in the foil and proceed to add the spices how and much
you care for. Place foil boats on the grill, and grill for about
40 minutes. Squeeze lemon juice over all at the end of cooking and serve.

Haana says, "It's what we had and was enjoyed by all"
She was enjoying fellowship with girlfriends at their annual
Sheboygan Marsh weekend camp outing.

Thanks, girlfriend. 

 

MICROWAVED SIMPLE SALMON LOAF

Serves 6 - 8

Total Cooking Time: 25 minutes

1 egg
1/2 c milk
1/4 c melted butter
3 slices soft bread, cubed
1/2 t salt
2-16 oz cans red salmon, drained, with bone and skin removed

Beat egg slightly and mix with remaining ingredients until well
blended. Pack salmon mixture firmly in greased 8x4x3" micro-proof
loaf pan. Cover with waxed paper and cook on 70 (roast) 25-30 minutes
or until loaf is firm. Stand, covered 10 minutes before slicing.

OPT: Serve with Lemon Butter or Lemony Dill Sauce. Sauces are found in this website.

II

Microwaved SALMON SALAD LOAF

 

Serves 4 - 6

 

16 oz can salmon, drained, flaked, bones and skin removed
1 c crushed saltine cracker crumbs
1/4 pickle relish
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/3 c milk
1 T prepared mustard
1 T lemon juice

 

Combine salmon - lemon juice. In a 9" x 5" baking dish, form
larger amounts of salmon mixture into a 7" x 4" loaf shape.
Cover and microwave at full power High for 8 - 9 minutes
set and almost firm in the center. Give the dish a half turn
once during cooking time. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Serve
with Creamy Caper Sauce found in this website under Sauces. 

 

ORANGE & MAPLE BARBEQUED SALMON