Sounds a Bit Fishy to Me...

Well, it sure has been a while since I have posted and boy have I missed it. It's funny how life happens and sometimes the things you love most need to be pushed aside for the things that need to be done. Over the last few months I have embraced the things from my past and the people and things that have influenced me the most and made me who I am. One memory that I cherish most is of my time spent in Oregon with my Grandparents and extended family. I spent many summers in Oregon and some of that time was spent salmon fishing. My grandmothers recipe for salmon was simple; tin foil, margarine and old bay seasoning and it was delicious. My recipe for salmon is a bit different and is derived from one by Giada De Lauretiis. It is healthy, tasty, simple and satisfying. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Baked Salmon in Foil Packets

Ingredients:

4 (5-6 oz) Salmon Fillets

2 teaspoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

4 Roma tomatoes, diced

4 green onions, diced

3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

 

 

 

Directions:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, tomatoes, onions, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes .
• Place a salmon fillet, on a sheet of foil large enough to wrap around the salmon and top with the tomato mixture from the bowl. You may want to pull the sides of the foil up in order to prevent the mixture from running onto your counter.
• Twist the ends of the foil to form a spiral shape so that the salmon and toppings are sealed nicely within.
•  Repeat this process until all of the salmon have been individually wrapped in foil and placed on the baking sheet.
•  Place the packets  large baking sheet.
• Bake until the salmon is just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Remove the packets from the baking sheet using tongs or a spatula, unwrap and serve.