I was just checking the ole blog-a-teria, as it were, and realized I didn't post ANYTHING for September! And it's not that I haven't been cooking or baking, it's just that I've been so worn out from my crazy life...I'm flat out exhausted. Find me a place to sit and I will be asleep in 5 minutes. Sleep is my favorite and my best.
In an effort to be healthier eaters at our house we've been eating a whole lot of chicken and fishy. This is my go-to recipe for salmon. Even the kids love it! And it's awesome the next day cold on a sandwich. Get your Omega 3 on!
Baked Salmon
2-4 6 ounce salmon filets
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or any kind of citrus juice)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
~In a medium glass bowl, prepare marinade by mixing garlic, olive oil, basil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley.
~Place salmon fillets in a medium glass baking dish, and cover with the marinade.
~Marinate in the refrigerator about 1 hour, turning occasionally.
~Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
~Make sure the fish is skin side down in the pan and cover tightly with foil.
~Bake 35 to 45 minutes, until easily flaked with a fork.
Tip: I buy my salmon in a big frozen filet at Wal-Mart for around $6-7. I can't remember the brand, but it's in a long, blue bag. It comes sectioned into smaller filets that you can take apart after thawing...easy peasy!
