Baked/Grilled Salmon

Baked or Grilled Salmon

Juicy, and delicately flaky, baked or grilled salmon is a quick and healthy meal. Using the same recipes for baking and grilling make for a versatile dish. Grilling salmon in the summer months adds a smoky flavor and goes well with fresh salads. Baking the same recipe during the cooler non-grilling months means you don’t need to wait for summer to enjoy it.

Salmon is versatile in its flavor pairings as well. It can handle a spicy heat of chilis and lime or the pungent kick of garlic with rosemary and lemon. Or try the bold Asian flavors of ginger, sesame or miso. Sweet and sticky maple syrup with grainy dijon mustard makes a delicious baked salmon.

When it comes to sides salmon shows it versatility again. All the usual starches are great options, mashed or roasted potatoes, or a potato gratin. Pasta cooked simply with a little butter, garlic, and parsley, or a creamy Alfredo sauce. A rich risotto, some fresh cilantro lime rice, or a spiced couscous. Or skip the starches all together and serve alongside a cool, crisp wedge salad. Or a briny Greek salad, salmon is right at home with the crunchy cucumbers and the salty feta.

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