When I woke up this morning, I had no intentions of spending the game at a football game – but that is what ended up happening. I actually planned on using the day to grade, clean and prepare for next week. But things happen. Sister-in-laws talk you into doing things sometimes. And more often than not, you’re glad you gave-in to the pressure.
The only problem with my spontaneous day was that when I headed to the game, I had only eaten a bowl of cereal. Then I spent the rest of the day riding public transportation, sitting in the sun, and screaming for the Broncos (who won!), and by the time we got home at 6pm, I was more than hungry. Waaaay more than hungry.
Luckily, I had dinner already planned. I found this recipe from the culinary school at Baltimore International College about a month ago, and tonight was the night.
Both Meeker and I agreed, it was absolutely delicious. And it only took about 15 minutes from start to finish, which was excellent news for my starving belly.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
2 salmon fillets or steaks, 3 to 5 ounces each
2 ounces hazelnut oil
1 teaspoon dill, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian parsley, chopped
3 cup mesclun salad mix
1⁄2 red pepper, julienne slice
1/8 cup red onion, sliced
1⁄4 cup sun-dried tomato, re-hydrated and julienne slice
1/8 cup salad croutons
1 tablespoon pine nuts, roasted
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1.) Combine fresh herbs and hazelnut oil and pour over salmon
2.) Pan sear or grill salmon until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes. Keep warm.
3.) Combine extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
4.) Add salad ingredients and toss.
5.) Divide salad onto 2 chilled dinner plates.
6.) Place salmon on top of salad and serve.
That salmon looks so divine! It seems that everyone’s day got roped into football. This must change!
False. Football will change you.
That salmon looks great.
That salad looks good… even to a veggie hater.
The other day I was in my college’s cafeteria and I was hungry, yet I wasn’t sure what for. Then I thought of your blog. Then I was hungry for salad, only not Calvin cafeteria kind, but the kind I see on your blog. Thanks for ruining cafeteria food for me
Aww, Kandin! Thanks for thinking of me! I wish I could come make you a big, fat, yummy salad for lunch today.
Hope you found something good! How’s school going so far?
Great looking salmon and great game! I’m going to try that recipe. Sounds like you had a good day. Hope the rest of the evening goes smoothly.
Do people really measure out their croutons?!!
Yumm…just reading that ingredient list, I can imagine how good it must have tasted.
Such a good balance of flavors, crunch etc. And salmon rocks!
I will most definitely be trying that recipe!
I simply love, love, love salmon. It’s one of my favorite fish.
This recipe sounds fantastic. Definitely going to try it!
What a beautiful dish. Salmon is one of my favourite fishes, it’s so simple and easy to make and it always tastes so good
Yummm. Salmon and other fish are the one reason I could never go “true” vegetarian. It’s easier for me to go without milkshakes than seafood! This looks great
Yum! That salad looks delicious. Salmon is one of my husband and I’s favorite dishes. I’ll have to try it soon : ) Thanks for the recipe. Happy Monday!
I loved salmon in my meat eating days – that looks really good!
I so adore salmon…
I have to say, I didn’t comment on your last post, but you really touched me with it. To see how you are appreciating your job, and the kids, and how you do your best to make those little wonders learn and be their best, it is so inspiring and wonderful. I wish, one day, my kids will have a teacher like you
I’m dying to go to an NFL game, and that sounds so fun even though I can’t tolerate Tim Tebow. Glad you had a fun day!
15 minutes for that beautiful thing? Wow, how awesome!