My love for seafood can directly be attributed to my father’s influence. By the time I was 2, I had already developed a liking for shrimp, a regular weekend treat we’d enjoy at home or at one of the many well-known seafood restaurants along the shores of Southern California. As I grew older, he continued to introduce me to various types of fish and shellfish, but salmon became one of my favorites.
In my endless effort to create healthy, flavorful meals, I started thinking about the most delightful ways I’ve enjoyed salmon, to see if I could recreate some of those recipes at home. I absolutely love nut-crusted fish, but most of my dining experiences have involved macadamia-nut crusted varities. What if I replaced macadamia nuts with pecans and complimented the nut-crusted salmon with a dill sauce? The result was a surprising delight to the palate! Here is the recipe I adapted from Epicurious.
- 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons of Half & Half
- 1 table spoon of Chives finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt to taste
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Combine all ingredients until smooth
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Serve with salmon
- 1/3 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1-2 tablespoons of Half & Half
- 1 table spoon of Chives finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt to taste
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Combine all ingredients until smooth
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Serve with salmon
Salmon is a fish that can quickly and easily be served with minimal preparation. And while a dash of salt & pepper and a squeeze of lemon is all that is necessary for drawing out it’s delightful flavors, sometimes it’s nice to get creative. This particular dish is not overly complicated and can be prepared in less than 45 minutes. The result was absolutely delicious, particularly because of the harmony between sweet and savory flavors. The crust gives the semblance of a fried variety, minus the oil, fat, and cholesterol and helps to prevent the fish from drying out while baking.
To compliment the fish, I steamed some broccoli and prepared an easy apricot pecan quinoa recipe which I will be sharing shortly. All three of these foods are rich in nutrients (salmon and broccoli are superfoods) and contain minimal, if any, processed or artificial ingredients.
We’re kick starting the new year off with an emphasis on healthy recipes. My goal this year is to showcase dishes that are not only good for you, but enjoyable to eat. Additionally, you’ll be delighted to learn that the cost of all of the ingredients, including the fish, was less than $30. I have never purchased fish at Walmart, prior to creating this recipe, and I was pleasantly surprised to find Wild Caught varieties (which tend to be lower in mercury and higher in Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
What are your favorite healthy recipes? I’d love to see them!
*Note* All ingredients can be purchased in the grocery section of your local Walmart.
I participate in the Walmart Moms program and am compensated for my time and honest opinions.
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