The BEST Salmon You’ve EVER HAD!

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Hello from this eight months pregnant gal!

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So here’s the thing: salmon can get a bad wrap for being…shall we say: boring.

For the majority of people, salmon is seen as that meal that you knew was coming once a week, and frankly, was the “healthy dinner” that you really didn’t look forward to, but ate it because you had to.

Not anymore, friends. This is the BEST salmon you’ll ever make OR eat. And coming from someone who literally orders salmon at just about every restaurant we go to…I’ve had a lot of “restaurant salmon”…and this blows those meals out of the water! (No pun intended!)

In fact, I was staying with my parents last month while my husband was in NYC for work, and I made this for everyone for dinner, and my parents were floored at how good it was. “I’d actually LIKE salmon if it was always prepared like THIS!” — my father.

Introducing my Honey Dijon Glazed Salmon. And before you skip this recipe…I urge you to just hear me out. Because it is AMAZING.

It’s gluten free, it’s Specific Carbohydrate Diet friendly, it’s Paleo, and it’s really stinkin’ delicious.

Here’s What You Need: (Serves 2)

1 lb salmon, cut into two equal filets

2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp raw honey
1 Tbsp EVOO
2 garlic cloves, minced
*Optional: 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper

Tools:
Digital meat thermometer
Nonstick Tinfoil
Small Silicone cooking brush
Small mixing bowl
Good chef’s knife

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Bring your salmon filets to room temperature, dry them off with a paper towel, and place them on a nonstick tinfoil-lined baking sheet.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, mix your Dijon, honey, EVOO and garlic.
  4. Sprinkle the filets with salt and pepper.
  5. With a silicone brush, coat the tops and sides of your salmon filets with the mixture.
  6. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. (Use a digital thermometer!)

Serve with a roasted vegetable like beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts or carrots; and a starch of choice – if desired.

Oh my gosh, this salmon is bursting with flavor and SO MOIST.

One would think that putting honey on a piece of fish would be ludicrous, but believe me…when paired with the tangy dijon mustard and savory garlic…it makes the most delicious flavor combination.

And there’s something about the viscosity of that topping that traps the moisture in the fish and keeps it really tender and succulent.

This has become one of our favorite meals! We truly look forward to it!

So do yourself a favor and make this salmon! It is the best thing to come out of my pregnancy food diary!

Until tomorrow!

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7 thoughts on “The BEST Salmon You’ve EVER HAD!”

  3. It looks delicious. Block me if you like but i am never going to be a cheerleader for anybody who puts a woman through one of life’s most stressful events at 39 weeks pregnant. To me it is a transparent control. Tactic these days.
    Please take care.

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    1. Hi friend,
      I am a bit confused as to what’s upsetting you. Echoing Dani, the tone I am getting here is that you’re projecting that my incredible husband somehow has malicious intentions, and I just can’t sit back and let that false information be spread on my site. Steven is the best thing that ever happened to me, period. His love for me is one of the most beautiful things in the entire world. He moved across the country, away from his family to Cincinnati because he knew that living here was my deepest heart’s desire. And when a house came on the market that was a few houses down from my parents’ and brother’s houses, he did everything in his power to get that house for us, — beating out five other offers — because he wanted that for our growing family, and for me – as he knew that was not only our dream “forever” house, but my personal dream scenario to be in their neighborhood. The personal sacrifices that he has made for our family are nothing short of heroic. He is truly, the best man I know. His generosity is beyond that of any person I’ve come across. He has done everything during this move. He has packed up the entire condo all by himself, and he won’t even let me touch a box, because he doesn’t want me to be under any stress – physically, mentally or emotionally. He is our provider, he is our protector, and he is such a good, godly man. And I thank God every day for him. And I will not stand by and let his character be called into question, when he is literally the greatest blessing in my life. We had no control over when we could move out of our condo — it took a LONG time to sell, and we’re just grateful that it did, because it is a unique property that required a unique buyer — and we finally found one after months being on the market. If I have read your comments wrong, and this was not what you were implying, then I apologize for jumping to conclusions. And I do appreciate that you are coming from a place of care and concern, but please rest assured that we are overjoyed and excited about our upcoming move. Again, I just wanted to respectfully set the record straight. I will always defend my husband. Thank you. – C

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  6. So glad you are happy, I admire you for being upfront.
    I am bowing out. I have said what I have best said, I wish you the best in the future months and years ahead.
    If you need me I can be reached by my contact form or email.
    Take care,
    God bless x

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