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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Quick Meal Ideas

Baked Spiced Salmon With Basmati Rice And Asparagus
 
   
Cumin and chili powder give these salmon fillets an earthy flavor. Make the recipe for a quick dinner any day of the week. All you need to do is place the fish on a baking sheet and broil until done. Use your toaster oven if you like. Serve with asparagus spears and basmati rice.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons Lawry's Season salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 5-6 ounce salmon filets
  • 12 small asparagus (bottoms trimmed)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups cooked basmati rice

Directions

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix dry ingredients.
  • Preheat toaster oven to broil-high. On oven’s baking sheet place half of the oil and spread across surface. Brush remaining oil on salmon filets and place on baking sheet evenly apart. Sprinkle half of the mixed spices on salmon. Save remaining spices in bowl. Place trimmed asparagus between and next to salmon on baking tray. Put fish in oven and set timer for 8 minutes, bake.
  • Add yogurt and lemon juice to bowl with remaining spices. Mix well and set aside.
  • Check fish for doneness, thicker pieces may need a few extra minutes.
  • Place equal amounts of rice in middle of 4 dinner plates. Place salmon and 3 asparagus on rice. Pour any cooking juices in mixing bowl with yogurt. Mix well and spoon small amount next to fish.
Credit: KitchenDaily Editors/Huffington Post

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