Martha Stewart Salmon... Seriously

On one of my recent trips across the country, I indulged in buying an issue of the monthly tome on all things awesome, Martha Stewart Living. I'm sorry folks, I know she's cliche, but she's nonetheless a cliche worth consulting. I don't know how her and her staff keep innovating- but somehow they do!

Over my stay-cation (between Christmas and New Year's), Gus and I attempted to recreate some Martha-awesome with the following recipe for Seared Salmon with Horseradish and Scallions. Our attempt was mucho successful and very decidedly yummy.


You give it a whirl and let us know what you think! Super quick and chic- Seared Salmon with Horseradish and Scallions, courtesy of our lady Martha.

Ingredients:
2 filets of salmon, skin removed (you can use more if you wish, just increase the amts below of other ingredients)
2 green onions/scallions chopped
1 tablespoon of prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Salmon searing in the pan, horseradish side up.

Directions:
PRE-HEAT oven to 375 Degrees. Season both sides of the salmon with salt and pepper. Spread horseradish on the skin removed side of each filet - enough just to cover it evenly.


HEAT oil in an oven-safe skillet at medium-high heat (careful not to let the oil smoke). Add the salmon, horseradish side up, to the skillet and leave for 2 minutes in the hot oil (searing the other side).


Without flipping the salmon filets, TRANSFER skillet to the oven and bake until the salmon is at your desired consistency. Martha suggests 6 minutes, Gus and I did more like 12 because we prefer salmon cooked all the way through.


SERVE warm and topped with scallions. Total time for this recipe is roughly 15-20 minutes including prep. 

Delish! Happy cooking and thanks Martha.

Parmesan Baked Salmon

I have a few friends that are not big fans of eating seafood. What a shame really - fish is so healthy and so easy to prepare! For the fans of the fruit of the sea, here's a favorite recipe from Kraft Foods that takes virtually no time to prep and yields really delicious results.


Ingredients 

1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise (Light mayo also works great)
2 Tbsp.  KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4   salmon fillets (1 lb.), skin removed
2 tsp. lemon juice
10   RITZ Crackers, crushed (about 1/2 cup)
1/8 tsp. of dill weed  

Directions

HEAT oven to 400°F.
MIX mayo, cheese, dill, and pepper until well blended; set aside.
PLACE fish in shallow foil-lined pan; drizzle with lemon juice. Top with mayo mixture; spread to evenly cover fish. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs.
BAKE 12 to 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork.

 I like to serve with asparagus and rice... nom nom nom.