Monday, June 27, 2016

I hope Sockeye Salmon is magic

Vacation is over. Has been over for a week and I can say that I ate too much, drank too much, spent too much and enjoyed every single second of it! Now it's time to eat a bit better, health wise that is. We usually eat healthy fare but we did overindulge with a few desserts and wine. And gin and tonics. And breakfast at Waffle House. Oh yeah.

Here is a meal that will do the trick to get my tummy in better shape. Sockeye Salmon is magic, right? If you eat grilled fish you'll be thin and feel great and I won't even need to exercise, right? Maybe that's something I read somewhere. Probably not though, probably wishful thinking ...LOL

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If you have a grill pan (and I happen to have a very lovely Calphalon grill pan my sweet husband bought me years ago) then this will be easy-peasy. You simply brush olive oil on your fish, sprinkle on some thyme, salt and pepper and any other herb you want. Use sliced lemons for extra tang. Plus the lemons look cool.

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This was excellent paired with buttery peas and a pearled couscous. Curtis Stone's recipe called for orzo but I had a craving for the pearled couscous.

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This is an adaption from Curtis Stone's salmon recipe in his cookbook What's For Dinner

Expect healthy fare to be displayed here in the upcoming weeks.

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21 comments:

  1. JoAnnJune 27, 2016 9:54 AM

    Looks delicious! We just had sockeye salmon last night :)

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  2. Judee@gluten Free A-Z BlogJune 27, 2016 1:01 PM

    That salmon looks so beautiful! Hope it works the magic you are looking for..

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  3. TinaJune 27, 2016 3:12 PM

    Joann - we are on the same wavelength!

    Judee - me too. But I know I need to get out walking in the morning before it heats up. C'mon Fall temperatures!

    Vicki - I don't buy farm raised salmon and maybe that makes a difference in taste. But if you don't like something, you just don't! Maybe it's the texture.

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  4. Mae TravelsJune 27, 2016 7:43 PM

    Salmon is always a great idea, and as you demonstrate doesn't need to be complicated. I buy frozen filets and keep them in the freezer as an emergency dinner if I fail to get out to any markets. Your photos look good.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  5. TinaJune 28, 2016 7:30 AM

    Thank you, Mae, I hadn't though about keeping some frozen prices around, just in case. Great idea.

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  6. flour.ish.enJune 28, 2016 11:58 AM

    This is my favorite way to cook salmon too. Put it on a cast iron grill on the stove top, the rest is magic!

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  7. ZosiaJune 28, 2016 7:38 PM

    Simple is often best when you have such a beautiful piece of fish. Peas and couscous sound like the perfect finishing touches to this meal.

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  8. Beth FJuly 02, 2016 9:00 AM

    We had grilled salmon just this week! Yes, it's magic. I know it is. Instant heath and slimming AND delicious taste. :)

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  9. TinaJuly 02, 2016 10:14 AM

    Flour- I love cooking on the grill pan, it's so easy. Thanks for your comment. Love your lemon cakes you posted!

    Zosia, was a good combo, thanks!

    BFR, winning combo!

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  10. Jackie McGuinnessJuly 02, 2016 10:59 AM

    We eat salmon once a week so always glad to find new ways to cook.
    My latest favourite is teriyaki.

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  11. Deb in HawaiiJuly 02, 2016 12:31 PM

    I adore salmon for an easy healthy dinner and this preparation looks simple and good--along with the side dishes.

    Funny, I did a Rick Bayless salmon recipe that included peas in the sauce this week. ;-)

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  12. ClaudiaJuly 02, 2016 1:34 PM

    This is definitely the season for healthy, light and easier cooking. Not that my selection was any of the above (well maybe healthy), but at least it was the exception this week.

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  13. CaroleJuly 02, 2016 7:31 PM

    I want some right now! Have a great week. Cheers from Carole's Chatter

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  14. TinaJuly 03, 2016 7:26 AM

    Never thought about teriyaki, Jackie, now I want it more than ever.
    Deb, it's not always easy to get the wild salmon here, so much farm raised. Will check out your Rick Bayless recipe.
    Claudia, your Mecican pork stew looks great. It's healthy!
    Thanks, Carole :-)

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  15. ostwestwindJuly 03, 2016 9:32 AM

    G&T and breakfast at the Waffle House, I'd have enjoyed this too. It's always good to cook healthy. Salmon is a good source for vitamins, good fatty acid and it's tasty.

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  16. KimJuly 03, 2016 7:55 PM

    Vacation is all about overindulging in just about everything isn't it? Sounds like you had a great time!

    This is a gorgeous salmon dish and like you said, the lemons certainly look cool. Looks so flaky and delicious.

    Looking forward to the healthy recipes! I need to do more of them too:)

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  17. Joyce Rachel LeeJuly 04, 2016 12:55 AM

    I believe in magic. This dish must be very delicious. :)

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  18. TinaJuly 04, 2016 7:43 AM

    Thanks, OstWind, I feel the same way :-) Time for me to lose a few vacations pounds though!
    Thanks, Kim, I have been reading some great recipes on your site too. Loving the Cutris Stone recipes this time.
    Joyce, magic is a good thing for us to keep in our imagination.

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  19. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenJuly 04, 2016 4:59 PM

    I like teriyaki salmon, too, but the flavors you've chosen also work really well with salmon. It's hard beat salmon for a healthy, quick meal.

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  20. kitchen flavoursJuly 05, 2016 11:38 AM

    Oh yum! Such a beautiful, delicious and healthy meal!

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