- 1 clove fresh garlic (peeled)
- 1 small handful parsley
- 1/2 orange (juiced)
- 1 tablespoon of honey (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper
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Blackened Salmon Salad with Strawberry Peppercorn Vinaigrette
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In this Blackened Salmon Salad, spring salad greens, red onion, blue cheese, toasted pecans and pickled strawberries make for a light salad with robust flavors. Serves 4 entree portions.
- 2 (heaping) tablespoons strawberry preserves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra light)
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- kosher salt (to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon))
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ( freshly ground )
- 4 salmon filets (about 2 pounds total)
- olive oil spray
- 4 teaspoons blackened seasoning
- 1/2 lemon (juiced)
- 10 ounces salad greens (spring mix)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- pickled strawberries (homemade )
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Grilled Whiskey Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon
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Summer is all about this Grilled Whiskey Glazed Cedar Plank Salmon! Fresh Atlantic salmon is grilled on a whiskey-soaked plank of cedar and then slathered with a deliciously sticky homemade whiskey glaze.
- 2/3 cup whiskey (I use Jack Daniels)
- water (to cover)
- spray bottle of water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra light)
- 1/2 red onion (finely minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup whiskey (I use Jack Daniels)
- 1/2 cup white grape juice
- 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce (homemade or store bought)
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- 1½ pound salmon fillet (skin on)
- lemon pepper seasoning (to taste)
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Salmon Chowder
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Salmon chowder is classic comfort food. In it, tender salmon, potatoes and the usual carrots, celery, onion and garlic are in creamy, old bay seasoned chowder. Sweet corn, fresh dill and crispy bacon round out this soup deliciously.
- olive oil spray
- 4 slices center cut bacon
- 2 short celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced into half moons)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- kosher salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoon unbleached all-purpose flour
- 3 cups unsalted chicken stock ( or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 1 cup clam juice
- 2 russet potatoes (peeled and chopped)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1½ teaspoons old bay seasoning
- 1 cup half & half
- 3/4 cup sweet corn
- 1½ pounds wild caught salmon (diced into 1½ to 2-inch pieces)
- black pepper (freshly ground )
- dill (fresh) (for serving)
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Spicy Salmon Maki Bowl
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This Spicy Salmon Maki Bowl is sushi inspired and has everything we all love deconstructed into one fabulous, healthy and wholesome bowl. Sushi rice, a zippy cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, cool crisp cucumbers and broiled marinated salmon. Sprinkled with crushed nori, sesame seeds, a crunchy panko topping and drizzled with an incredible spicy mayo. This recipe serves 4 and is also great for meal prep!
- 2 tablespoons Japanese mayo
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 1 pound skinless wild caught salmon (cut into 1 to 1-1/2 inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 to 3 green onions (light green/white parts)
- 4 cups shredded cabbage
- reserved dark green parts from 2 green onions
- 2 tablespoons tamari (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh garlic
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups cooked sushi rice
- 1 small avocado (quartered and sliced)
- 2 mini cucumbers (sliced)
- 1/2 to 3/4 sheet nori (crushed)
- 2 teaspoons total toasted and/or black sesame seeds
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Spicy Salmon Burgers
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These Spicy Salmon Burgers are simple yet absolutely loaded with flavor. A ginger, garlic salmon burger topped with quick pickled cucumbers, spicy mayo, sliced avocado and shredded cabbage sandwiched between a toasted brioche bun.
- 1 pound salmon filet
- olive oil spray
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (I like whole wheat)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1½ teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoon coconut aminos (or sub with low-sodium tamari or soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 egg (lightly beaten)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 4 brioche burger buns (toasted)
- 1/4 cup spicy mayo (see notes)
- 1 small avocado (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 cup or so shredded cabbage
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Air Fryer Garlic Sriracha Salamon
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This Air Fryer Sriracha Salmon is healthy and quick to prepare. A simple 5-ingredient glaze is brushed on salmon filets and cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
- 16 ounce salmon filet
- 1½ tablespoons coconut aminos (or low-sodium tamari or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- olive oil spray
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French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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A French Onion Soup Grilled Cheese Sandwich is essentially French onion soup in grilled cheese form. Slices of sourdough is topped with gruyere cheese and wine, garlic and thyme infused caramelized onions and griddled to golden perfection.
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large yellow onions (sliced 1/4-inch thick)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon dry white wine (beef stock or beer can be substituted)
- 8 slices sourdough bread
- 8 ounces gruyere cheese (or regular gruyere will do)
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
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Better Than Restaurant Guacamole
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Serve this Restaurant Guacamole with chips and bring it to a party or family barbecue. Just be prepare for it to be gone in seconds. Also it makes for a great midnight snack. Self tested and self approved! Yields 3 cups or 12 (1/4 cup) servings.
- 3 avocados (pitted and diced)
- 2 roma romatoes (seeds removed and diced small)
- 2-3 tablespoons red onion (diced small)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed through a garlic press)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- cholula hot sauce (to taste)
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Bacon Gorgonzola Guacamole
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This bacon Gorgonzola guacamole is the guac that turned my husband into a guacamole LOVER! Salty bacon, creamy Gorgonzola and some heat from jalapeño!
- 4 small avocados
- 3 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)
- 1 roma tomato (seeded and diced)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed, peeled and minced)
- 1/2 jalapeno (seeded and diced small)
- 1/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 lime (juiced)
- 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Frank's Red Hot or Cholula)
- 1 pinch ground chipotle chili powder (to taste)
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (to taste)
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