Monday, March 3, 2008

no sweat baked salmon

Just digged into: raw green mango, tuna and white/brown rice!


Lately, i've been so much into fish. I can't find quality ones in the local grocery store, but I found a good one at costco-- well it is farm-raised but what the heck, it is still fish! I would love to go to KC city market but it's a bit far to my place to just buy a piece of fish.

I got that from costco at $4.99/lb (this is a 1.6lb. fish usually divided into 6 portions)...

Don't you just love a sophisticated-pseudo-gourmet-style-meal in about 15mins cooking time or about 30mins with prep time?

DRY RUB: all suited based on my preference!
-mrs. dash original with citrus zest
-dried basil
-dried parsley
-salt
-pepper
-minced or pressed garlic
-garlic powder
-ginger root sliced
-*any other herb, or spices!

INTO THE OVEN:
-Preheat oven to 375*F (or 350 kung malakas ang oven)
-Line baking sheet with foil. Lightly (LIGHTLY) grease foil with can't believe its not butter spraY (0 calories!)
-Rub ingredients over salmon, sprinkle garlic on top and place ginger slices. Few more spritz of Can't believe it's not butter spray.
-***If baking entire salmon fillet with skin on: bake for about 12-17minutes (but keep an eye on it after 10mins!---salmon is crappy when it is too tough or overcooked. IT still has to be orangy/pinkish but flaky!) TRY poking it with finger if it is bouncing and sort of semi-firm to touch and flakes... it is done...
*** If baking salmon fillet cut up into 4-5oz slices, bake it for 8-10minutes!

SUPER EASY huh?!?! quite oricey than regular meals but A WHOLE LOTTA CHEAPER than eating out!!!


SERVE with: mixed brown and white rice + stir fried or roasted veggies

Condiments: Freshly ground black pepper or chili garlic sauce or salt or butter or NOTHING!