all in the name of food…

Salmon is so insanely good for you. I didn’t necessarily love salmon – but after eating it this way I am totally converted! Salmon also conveniently cooks so within minutes under the broiler – and whats not to like about a dinner that take 20 minutes to make? The other day I spent a long time researching salmon recipes and I found one recipe for ”Asain Salmon” that struck my interest- but needed some things added. Here is how I made it:

Asian Salmon

First off – I bought a large bag of salmon from Costco for $20. That is a lot - but its worth it! All the fillets are vacum packed and only take a few hours to thaw in the fridge (unlike chicken that takes days). I threw two fillets in the fridge before work and they were ready to cook when I came home.  

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger

Lay the salmon in a shallow pan for marinating. Rub 1/2 teaspoon of brown sugar into each fillet. (Not too much!)  Whisk together the mustard, soy sauce, olive oil, ginger, and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle half of the marinade onto the salmon and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.

Preheat the brolier. Place the salmon on a small pan lined with foil (for easy clean up) and cook 6 to 7 minutes directly under the broiler, depending on the thickness of the fish. Turn carefully with a spatula and cook  for another 6 to 7 minutes. Spoon more of the marinate on the salmon if you wish (I didn’t, but I don’t like excess sauce in general) and serve with brown basmati rice. We also ate ours with delicious steamed brussel sprouts.

*Note: the leftovers are really good for lunch the next day served cold with lettuce, vegetables and your favorite kind of asian dressing.

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