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There are times when I try new things in the kitchen specifically with the hopes of creating something delicious and blog-worthy. And then there are times when I want something healthy and delicious, but I need it pronto. Just every now and then, those little gems find their way to blog-land.
Today, I’m happy to be sharing one of those recipes. Grilled salmon fillets – cooked from frozen in just 15 minutes.
Somebody hold the phone. Did I just say 15 minutes? Yes, yes I did. (And it was eaten in less than that.)
I keep individually wrapped frozen salmon fillets on hand for times when I need something quick and healthy for lunch. I find I’m significantly more likely to cook and eat salmon this way rather than having a whole filet since Hubs doesn’t like seafood so I’m always cooking for one when I make this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 salmon filet
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 pinch salt and black pepper
DIRECTIONS
- Heat non-stick pan on medium heat
- Rinse frozen salmon well in warm/hot water to remove any ice
- Gently coat with olive oil and lemon juice
- Place in heated pan
- Cook for 7-8 minutes* on each side, sprinkling each side with 1/2 salt, pepper, and basil
Enjoy. Preferably with kale chips for a lovely light lunch, but hat’s just how I like it.
*Cook time may vary based on the temp of your pan. It’s important to make sure salmon filet isn’t frozen hard when you start cooking. Test for done-ness (see above for the slit I cut in my filet to be sure it was done all the way through). Don’t eat under cooked seafood.
