Category: Salmon

I am not sure where I found this recipe but, it is tasty and easy to make. I did not have regular breadcrumbs so I used the italian style panko for this recipe.
Crumb Topped Salmon
Total Time: 45 min
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
6 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 Tablespoon thyme
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. salt
6 Tablespoons melted butter, divided
1 salmon fillet (3 to 4 pounds)
Preparation:
In a bowl combine bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, cheese, thyme, lemon peel and salt. Mix well. Add 4 tablespoon melted butter and toss lightly to coat, set aside.
Pat salmon dry. Place skin side down in a greased baking dish. Brush with remaining butter, cover with crumb mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until flakes easily with a fork.

This Just happens to be one of my husband’s favorite dishes
Recipe Courtesy of Near East.
1 package (5.6 oz) NEAR EAST Couscous Toasted Pine Nut Mix
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup green onions with tops, sliced
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
5 tablespoons prepared basil pesto sauce, divided
4 skinless salmon fillets or any type of white fish (~4 oz. Each)

1. Prepare Near East couscous according to package directions; stir in tomatoes, onions, lemon zest and 3 tablespoons basil pesto sauce.
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook salmon with remaining 2 tablespoons of basil pesto sauce; cook for 5 to 8 minutes or until well browned. Top couscous mixture with prepared salmon fillets.

I discovered this recipe over at recipezaar. My husband loved it. He likes just about anything that I cook.
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/2 cup white wine
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash cayenne pepper
4 salmon steaks

1. Put all ingredients except salmon in food processor.
2. Blend ingredients together until well combined and basil is fine.
3. Put some of the sauce in bottom of baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with Pam Cooking Spray.
4. Place salmon in dish and mound rest of sauce over salmon.
5. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until done to your preference. I cook mine for the 20 minutes and then take out of oven and cover loosely with foil for another 3-5 minutes.