Category Archives: Fish

May 24, 2011 · 12:01 pm

Almond Encrusted Fish

No more fish sticks (even the really good for the environment/made out of real fish ones) for our kids. We took the leap tonight and we all ate fish.

Ingredients:
¼ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 tablespoons butter, plus 2 or 3 more tablespoons for cooking the fish
1 1/2 lbs pounds white fish (I used cod, but something like tilapia or grouper would work as well)
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sliced almonds, chopped into small bits or crushed in food processor
1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients:
Pour the white wine and 1 tablespoon of cream into a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook gently until it is reduced by half.

Meanwhile mix together the almonds, breadcrumbs, and cheese in a shallow dish.

Next, coat the fish with the egg and then transfer it to the almond mixture. With dry hands coat the fish thoroughly with the almonds, breadcrumbs, and cheese.

Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a non-stick sauté pan (if you have one) and set it over medium heat. Once the butter has melted add the fish and cook it for several minutes on each side adding more butter if necessary to keep the coating “wet”. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired and cover with a lid.

While the fish is cooking check on the wine. Once it has been reduced by half add 1 more tablespoon of cream and then 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk the sauce together and keep it warm until the fish is ready.

Once the fish is flaky in the middle it is ready to be served. Whisk the sauce one more time and then pour it on top. Enjoy!

We had this with a salad and a baguette.

Did I change anything? One pound of fish was not enough for our family of four, so I bought a little more.

What did the family think? They ate it! Our youngest, of course, insisted he eat his with ketchup. Whatever, he ate it.

Where did this recipe come from? 100 Days of Real Food

from 100 Days of Real Food

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May 16, 2011 · 8:36 am

Cajun Orange Glazed Salmon

Sunday is usually fish night at our house which usually means salmon. I am always looking for new tasty ways to prepare it and this one from Aggie’s Kitchen was not a disappointment and was pretty easy too.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless salmon fillets (6 oz. each)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 tablespoon lime juice

Instructions:
Combine Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl. Rub over both sides of fillets.

Saute fillets in oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Turn and saute an additional 2-3 minutes. Cover and continue to cook turning occasionally.

Blend marmalade and lime juice; swirl in skillet until melted. Carefully turn fish to glaze on all sides. The salmon is done when it begins to flake when tested with a fork.

What did the family think? Hubby and I really liked it. The boys had fish sticks.

photo from Aggie’s Kitchen

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April 13, 2011 · 12:32 pm

Lemon Garlic Salmon

This is probably one of the best salmon dishes I have ever made…the salmon was moist and very flavorful.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
1 lemon

Instructions:
Season salmon fillets on both sides with lemon pepper.

In a large skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Stir in garlic. Place salmon in pan.

Cook for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, or until fish flakes when tested with a fork. Flip fillets halfway through cooking to brown on both sides.

Sprinkle with lemon juice before serving.

Did I change anything? I completely forgot the lemon juice. I had the lemon…just forgot to use it.

What did the family think? There was high drama at dinner that night, but not over the salmon. The salmon was lovely, the 6-year old was not…apparently he felt that his fish sticks were “squished” and that his brother should trade with him because his brother’s fish sticks were not “squished”. I assure you that his fish sticks were totally fine and that he just needed to go to bed and sleep it off.

from allrecipes.com

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April 3, 2011 · 10:01 pm

Grilled Fish Steaks

Okay, let me just say that you might want to try this with another type of fish. As yummy as the halibut was, it took me a few hours after we got home to realize how much the halibut cost. Dang! So that’s why our grocery bill was so high.

Ingredients:
1 clove garlic, minced
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 (6 ounce) fillets halibut

Instructions:
In a stainless steel or glass bowl, combine garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley.

Place the halibut filets in a shallow glass dish or a resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over the fish. Cover or seal and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning occasionally.

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate. Set grate 4 inches from the heat.

Remove halibut filets from marinade and drain off the excess. Grill filets 5 minutes per side or until fish is done when easily flaked with a fork.

We had this with salad, a baguette and a fruit salad.

What did the family think? Hubby and I liked it. I finally bought the stuff to make tartar sauce (mayo, relish and a lemon) so hubby was very happy. 🙂

from allrecipes.com

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March 26, 2011 · 7:12 pm

Orange Grilled Salmon

This is a great dish…a little bit citrusy and a little bit sweet.

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon
2 oranges
1/4-1/2 cup brown sugar (depending on how sweet you want it)
Salt

Instructions:
Place salmon skin side down on a large piece of aluminum foil.

Squeeze one orange over the top then sprinkle generously with the brown sugar and salt.

Cut the second orange into slices and layer over the top.

Completely cover with the aluminum foil and seal then grill on medium heat until fully cooked.

What did the family think? Hubby and I both liked it, but he thought it needed some tartar sauce for dipping, but he always thinks that about any fish dish.

from Favorite Family Recipes

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March 6, 2011 · 8:22 pm

Baked BBQ Salmon

This is an easy salmon recipe that I came up with one day when I was trying to cook salmon in a way that did not involve Mrs. Dash.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. salmon
Your favorite BBQ sauce

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Place salmon in a glass dish and bake for about five minutes. Take out of oven and brush liberally with BBQ sauce. Cook for another 5-10 minutes until fish flakes with a fork.

We usually have this with BBQ baked beans, cole slaw and/or macaroni salad…what I like to call picnic sides.

What does the family think? This is one of my favorite ways to make salmon. It’s easy, it tastes good and it’s almost impossible to mess up. 🙂

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· 8:06 pm

Poached Salmon

This would make an easy dish for Lent or anytime.

Ingredients:
1 to 1½ pounds salmon fillets
½ cup dry white wine (a good Sauvignon Blanc)
½ cup water
A few thin slices of yellow onion and/or 1 shallot, peeled and sliced thin
Several sprigs of fresh dill or sprinkle of dried dill
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:
Put wine, water, dill, parsley and onions in a saute pan, and bring to a simmer on medium heat.

Place salmon fillets, skin-side down on the pan. Cover. Cook 5-10 minutes or to desired done-ness. Do not overcook.

Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.

We had this with a salad and a baguette. (Yes, we eat a lot of baguettes around here.) 🙂

What did the family think? It was good. Next time I will make sure to place some of the shallots on top of the salmon when serving it. The boys had fish sticks.

from simplyrecipes.com

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February 20, 2011 · 8:24 pm

Salmon Steaks with Hoisin Sauce

This is an easy and flavorful salmon dish. If you are starting to think about dishes for Lent, this would be a good one.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons honey
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 salmon steaks (8 to 10 ounces each), 1 inch thick

Instructions:
Heat broiler. In a glass measuring cup, whisk together orange juice, hoisin sauce, and honey.

Place salmon on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Brush half of the hoisin sauce mixture over to coat.

Broil salmon about 4 inches from the heat source, basting once, until opaque in center, 10 to 13 minutes.

We had this with Sauteed Bok Choy and Broccoli (which was good) and some potstickers I bought from the frozen food aisle (which were terrible).

What did the family think? This was a quick, easy and tasty recipe. Hubby and I liked it, but watch out for the bones.

from Martha Stewart

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February 14, 2011 · 8:35 am

Simple Salmon Fillets

These are very easy, quick and good for you, too.

Ingredients:
2 (6-ounce) coho salmon fillets, 1 1/8 to 1 1/4 inches thick, pin bones removed
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:
Set a 10-inch nonstick saute pan over medium heat. Brush each fillet with the oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.

Place the fillets in the pan flesh side down. Cook for 2 minutes. Turn each fillet over and continue to cook for another 2 minutes.

Transfer the fillets to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

We had this with roasted broccoli and a baguette.

Did I change anything? I had to cook it quite a but longer than the recipe suggests. Maybe my salmon was thicker?

What did the family think? Hubby and I liked it…we are the only salmon eaters in our house.

from FoodNetwork

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January 31, 2011 · 2:14 pm

Salmon Salad

I bought about twice as much salmon as I actually needed to make dinner last night, so we had some leftovers. Turns out leftover salmon makes a pretty good lunch when it’s transformed into a little salad.

Ingredients:
(All ingredient measurements are approximations)
1 cup cold salmon, flaked
1/2 tsp. dried dill
1/4 tsp. celery salt
1 1/2 T mayo
Juice from 1/4 lemon

Instructions:
Mix first four ingredients, sprinkle with lemon juice and enjoy! I had mine on crackers.

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