To help kick off 2012 on a lighter note, I think a fresh fish dinner is in order. I'm definitely not seafood's number one fan, but I do enjoy today's featured recipe for two -- Balsamic and Brown Sugar Salmon.
I'll be serving the salmon with a side of Roasted Lemon Broccoli and Garlic Tomato Couscous. Everything is fairly simple to make, allowing for a gourmet dinner for two with minimal effort. Now that's what I call a good start to the new year.
I'll be serving the salmon with a side of Roasted Lemon Broccoli and Garlic Tomato Couscous. Everything is fairly simple to make, allowing for a gourmet dinner for two with minimal effort. Now that's what I call a good start to the new year.
Balsamic and Brown Sugar Salmon
Total Time: 75 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes + 1 hour to marinate
Cook: 8-10 minutes
What you'll need
For the marinade
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the salmon
2 skinless salmon fillets
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix marinade ingredients together and pour over salmon. Let the salmon marinate for about 1 hour.
3. Place salmon on a baking sheet covered in foil. Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to each piece of fish before cooking.
Total Time: 75 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes + 1 hour to marinate
Cook: 8-10 minutes
What you'll need
For the marinade
1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the salmon
2 skinless salmon fillets
2 teaspoons brown sugar
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Mix marinade ingredients together and pour over salmon. Let the salmon marinate for about 1 hour.
3. Place salmon on a baking sheet covered in foil. Add 1 teaspoon of brown sugar to each piece of fish before cooking.
4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish.
Garlic and Tomato Couscous
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
What you'll need
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, add a drizzle of olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally so the garlic doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a separate saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat.
3. Let couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add the sautéed tomatoes and garlic mixture. Mix well.
Garlic and Tomato Couscous
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
What you'll need
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Directions
1. In a medium saucepan, add a drizzle of olive oil, garlic and tomatoes. Cook on medium heat for about 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally so the garlic doesn’t burn. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a separate saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat.
3. Let couscous stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and add the sautéed tomatoes and garlic mixture. Mix well.
Roasted Lemon Broccoli
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25-30 minutes
What you'll need
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 of a lemon, juiced
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Add brocolli, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to a large plastic bag. Tightly secure the bag and shake well.
3. Once the broccoli is well coated pour it onto a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
4. Carefully remove brocolli from the oven and serve alongside the couscous and salmon. Enjoy!
Total Time: 30-35 minutes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 25-30 minutes
What you'll need
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 of a lemon, juiced
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Add brocolli, olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice to a large plastic bag. Tightly secure the bag and shake well.
3. Once the broccoli is well coated pour it onto a foil lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes.
4. Carefully remove brocolli from the oven and serve alongside the couscous and salmon. Enjoy!
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