Simple Salmon and Spicy Snow Peas for Two

Simple Salmon and Spicy Snow Peas for Two

The ingredients and steps in these recipes are simple and quick to the table for a meal-for-two to enjoy. Add a rice pilaf on the side and finish off the meal with a fresh fruit salad.

Salmon:

Ingredients:

2 salmon fillets (4-to-5 oz. each)

1/8 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

1 Tbsp. butter

1 Tbsp. fresh basil, minced

1 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

1. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper. On a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, place fillets skin side down. In a small bowl, melt butter and then stir in basil and lemon juice. Spoon 2 teaspoons on each fillet, reserve remainder, and seal foil tightly.

2. Grill over medium heat for 10-to-12 minutes. Fish will flake easily with a fork when done. Remove from heat and pour remaining butter mixture over salmon.

Apron Strings Tip: I’ve also made the salmon in a skillet but remove the skin first. In a large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. butter over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until bottom is golden; gently turn fillets and add the butter, basil, lemon juice mixture. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook for 6 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.)

Spicy Snow Peas:

Ingredients:

1/2 c. yellow onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 Tbsp. butter

1 1/2 c. snow peas (fresh or frozen, thawed)

2 Tbsp. fresh basil, minced

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. In a small skillet, melt butter and saute onion and garlic for two minutes or until crisp-tender. Toss in snow peas, basil and red pepper flakes. Cook, tossing often, for three additional minutes.

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