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I originally found this recipe at Kraftfoods.  I also combined it with another favorite salmon recipe of

ours by adding the spinach and mushrooms. It is quick and easy to make also.   3 Tbsp. KRAFT LIGHT DONE

RIGHT! Raspberry Vinaigrette Reduced Fat Dressing 
4 salmon fillets (4 oz. each)
 
1 pkg Spinach

1 pkg Mushrooms 
 

POUR dressing over salmon in resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate. 
PREHEAT oven to 375  Remove salmon from marinade; discard bag and marinade. 
Bake  salmon, 30-35 minutes. or until salmon flakes easily 
 
 

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slmetcal January 31st, 2008      Comments Off

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.

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slmetcal January 23rd, 2008      Comments Off

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.

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slmetcal January 22nd, 2008      Comments Off

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.


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slmetcal January 21st, 2008      Comments Off

1 1/2 C orange juice

1/4 C cider vinegar

2 T molasses

3 T panko

1 T coarse granined mustard

1 1/2 t olive oil

2 – 6 0z skin on salmon fillets about 1 in thick

 

Bring orange juice, vinegar and molasses to a boil in large skillet over medium heat.  Reduce heat to medium low, simmer 15 minutes or until reduced to 1/2 c.  meanshile combine panko, mustard and oil in small bowl.  Place salmon skind side down on a foil lined baking sheet.  Spoon 1/4 C of the molasses mix over salmon.  Top with panko minture, patting lightly onto fish.  Broil 8 to 10minutes or until salmon just begins to flake.  Slide spatula undereach fillet leaving skin on foil.  Meanwhile rewarm remaining sauce and drizzle over fish. :)

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slmetcal January 1st, 2008      Comments Off