Somehow, I manage to pull myself up by my boot straps and make a fabulous meal for my husband. I hope I still do this when we've been married a zillion years. I really hope he's still volunteering to do the dishes after we eat. My friend and I often converse about how hot it is when our husbands do housework. Gentlemen, we really do think it's hot.
Pulling of a great meal is easy when you have a delicious, simple recipe and use quality ingredients. I found this Pecan-Crusted Salmon recipe recently in my Dallas Dish cookbook, and I'm fairly certain I've mentioned it in conversation with most of my friends. Before this recipe, I wouldn't say that I particularly liked salmon. Now, this is our favorite fish dish!
But this is where quality ingredients come into play. Nothing will ruin a fantastic fish recipe like a skanky, smelly piece of fish. The first time we made the salmon, we used some fillets given to us by a friend who had just returned from a fishing trip in Alaska. They were amazing. But since I don't have access to fresh-caught Alaskan salmon, I buy my salmon at Maxwell's Market. It's super fresh, never frozen, and when I shop, I get to visit with my brother's girlfriend who works there.
So, even if you don't like salmon, get yourself some fresh fillets and try this recipe. You will become a convert like me and Ty.
Pecan-Crusted Salmon
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
4 (4 to 6 oz) salmon fillets
salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat the oven to 450.
- Place your salmon fillets, skin down, in a baking dish and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine butter, mustard and honey and brush across the top of the salmon fillets.
- Combine bread crumbs, pecans, parsley and pat onto the top of each fillet.
- Bake for about 10 minutes, or until flaky.
I really want to try this!! Sounds yummy!! I also would like to note it's your younger brother's girlfriend at Maxwells, not your older married brother's girlfriend!
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