MommaCooks

posted by Nina on Dec 6

A little bit spicy, but it can definitely be tweaked so it’s not so spicy.

Ingredients:
4 teaspoons creole seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley (I used dried.)

Instructions:
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first three ingredients. Add salmon; shake to coat.

Place salmon on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with parsley.

Did I change anything? I left out the ground pepper that was in the original recipe.

What did the family think? Hubby and I liked it and it was a good departure from how I have been making salmon lately.

Where did this recipe come from? Taste of Home

Photo from Taste of Home

posted by Nina on Oct 10

I bought some salmon at the store yesterday, but I didn’t have any really big plans for it until I remembered that I had some leftover pesto in the frig…

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon
2-3 T pesto
cooking spray

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Coat glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Place salmon, skin side down, in the baking dish.

Spread pesto on salmon.

Bake for about 10-12 minutes (depending on how thick the salmon is).

What did the family think? The boys don’t normally eat salmon, but hubby and I thought it was fantastic.

Where did this recipe come from? Me

photo from Cook Everyday

posted by Nina on Aug 17

This is one of my favorite ways to make salmon. It is so easy and so good and is ready in a snap.

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon
Lemon Pepper

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Sprinkle salmon with lemon pepper. I would say about 1-2 tsp. I put enough on to cover it fairly well, but not enough so that it looks like it’s coated in it.

Bake for about 20 minutes.

What did the family think? I have made this many, many times and it is a winner every time. (P.S. When I say it’s a winner, I mean hubby and I love it. The kids won’t touch it.)

Where did this recipe come from? I just made this one up myself.

Photo from mccormick.com

posted by Nina on Jun 20

I often hear people say they don’t cook fish because they don’t know how, it’s intimidating, etc. Well, it doesn’t get any easier than this. If you are one of those people, this is a good place to start.

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon
Peach, peach mango or peach pineapple salsa (I just bought some in a jar.)

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Spray a pan with cooking spray. Place the salmon (skin side down if it still has it) in the pan.

Pour the salsa over the salmon.

Cook for 15-20 minutes until done.

Did I change anything? No, but I wanted to share with you something I learned from the guy behind the fish counter yesterday. If you want your salmon to have less bones, get a cut closer to the tail than the collar.

What did the family think? Hubby and I were the only ones who had it and we both liked it.

Where did this recipe come from? Bad Girl’s Kitchen

photo from ediblecommunities.com

posted by Nina on Jun 13

This sauce is SO good! I think I might make the sauce and try it on chicken, too.

Ingredients:
4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon (without skin)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons minced jalapeno peppers
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta

Instructions:

In an 8 inch baking dish, arrange filets in a single layer. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Tightly cover dish with foil. Bake at 450 degrees. Cook until fish is opaque, but still moist looking in thickest part, 12 to 14 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a blender, smoothly puree red peppers, parmesan, cornstarch, chili, and garlic. Add cilantro and chicken broth; whirl to blend.

Pour pepper mixture into a 10 inch frying pan. Stir over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to keep warm.

Cook pasta in 3 quarts boiling water until tender to bite, about 7 minutes. Drain, and return to pan.

Mix 1 1/2 cups sauce with pasta. Spoon pasta onto plates. Top with fish, and drizzle with remaining sauce. Serve.

Did I change anything? I didn’t, but next time I am going to make twice as much sauce…you can never have too much sauce.

What did the family think? Hubby and I really liked it. The boys just ate the pasta.

Where did this recipe come from? allrecipes.com

photo from allrecipes.com

posted by Nina on Jun 8

My kids love tuna noodle casserole, but they would look at me like I was nuts if I suggested they eat a tuna salad sandwich. Kids!

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, divided
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
salt and pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter or spray with cooking spray.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish.

Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. Top with cheese.

Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Did I change anything? I left out the mushrooms and most of the peas. I only put peas on half of the casserole…I just kind of sprinkled them on the top and then mixed them around a little bit. I am the only person in our house who eats peas or mushrooms…they just don’t know what they’re missing

What did the family think? Hubby was at a business dinner, so it was just me and the boys. Everyone ate it though…no fussing!

Where did this recipe come from? Allrecipes.com

photo from allrecipes.com

posted by Nina on May 30

I love poached salmon because it is really hard to mess up. You can not dry out poached salmon…it will be moist and tasty no matter what.

Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 salmon fillets (4 ounces each)

Sauce:
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash hot pepper sauce