Apr
2012
Honey Salmon and Do you Eat the Skin?
All the best days start with a Green Smoothie
And end with Salmon. (Not together!! Eaten separately 
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Green in the morning makes me feel awake and energetic and the Salmon does the same thing in a nice omega-3 kinda way.
My favorite way to cook salmon is to honey-glaze it and also to top it with cinnamon.
This is one of those “non-recipe” recipes that I love because it’s so simple and takes so few ingredients that I feel silly even posting them here. But honestly, when it works, it works! This is an easy, delicious way to cook salmon, especially on a busy work night.
For the salmon:
I alway buy wild, Alaskan salmon. It’s slightly more expensive, but it’s the best for you and I feel like it’s more than worth the extra few bucks.
– I rinse the salmon in water and put it on a broiler pan (skin side down).
– Squeeze fresh lemon on top.
– Then, just drizzle a thin layer of honey on top of the salmon. Spread it evenly (you should probably use a knife, but I usually just use my finger….I hope that’s not gross!)
–Sprinkle a very little bit of sea salt on top.
Then, just stick it into a 350 degree oven and bake! I usually bake mine for about 20 minutes, but cooking time varies depending on the thickness of your piece of salmon.
When it’s time to eat, I like to drizzle some more honey on top (sweet tooth!) too, but that’s optional.
And that’s it. Told you this was ridiculously easy!
My other favorite way (which I normally do with the other piece of salmon) is to squeeze lemon on top and then sprinkle generously with cinnamon. After the salmon is cooked, I add some sea salt.
Love salmon and this simple go-to is my fave. I cooked some this morning because I knew I wouldn’t be home until 8 tonight and am already excited for dinner!
Okay, next salmon-related topic……
What’s the deal with salmon skin? Do you eat it?
I’ll admit- I usually eat it or I give it to Charlie (dog). I know a lot of you are probably grossed out by that– seems like a lot of people throw it out? But regardless, I’m just curious what the deal is with it anyways and what you’re “supposed” to do.
I debated not posting this because it's really not very appetizing, but...
Here’s what I found out based on a slew of sites (thank you google)–
– The skin includes healthy omega-3s (esp in that dark fleshy part between the skin and the pink part) and all the nutrients that make salmon good for you.
– However, some of the mercury and pollutants from the water are found in the skin (the skin protects the fish from getting the pollutants….) so by eating the skin, you’re getting more harmful chemicals.
Verdict? If you eat salmon all the time (aka, twice a week), it’s best to not eat the skin all the time so you don’t ingest as many pollutants. But if you are only eating salmon occasionally, go ahead and eat the skin. And dogs enjoy it as well (plus, it keeps their coat shiny), so feel free to share the goods.
Ok, so you tell ME
- Do you eat the skin?
- How do you normally cook salmon?
- How often do you eat fish?
Beki
April 19, 2012 at 6:13 am (398 days ago)Hi Rebecca! It’s Rebecca! (well, Beki
but hi all the same…) I’ve been reading your blog for a while and just wanted to say how much I love it!
Regarding salmon, this recipe is my “go-to” for super quick tasty salmon and if you cook it on a griddle pan then the skin goes all crispy which, in my opinion, is the only way to eat it! Not such a fan when it’s soggy. (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4223/salmon-with-sweet-soy-dressing)
Feel free to check out my blog if you have time- just getting into the thing, but it’s great fun
Have a good Thursday. Beki.x
Becca
April 19, 2012 at 10:19 am (398 days ago)Thanks Beki!! Your salmon recipe does sound good! I’ll check out your blog, thanks for the link
Sarah
April 19, 2012 at 8:51 am (398 days ago)Hi! We typically don’t cook fish in the house (due to some very sensitive sniffers) but we do grill it outside almost every weekend during the summer. I personally enjoy some crispy salmon skin every now and again but ever since my little pup has had a taste he can’t get enough! It’s hard to enjoy something when there are giant puppy eyes locked to your hand focused on every tiny movement. Good thing he’s cute.
Becca
April 19, 2012 at 10:18 am (398 days ago)There’s very little I can say no to when I see those puppy eyes too!
Don't Eat Crap
April 19, 2012 at 9:44 am (398 days ago)Ok when I saw the title of this post and the first photo I was thinking “she puts salmon in her shake” lol. So glad that wasn’t the case. I don’t eat the skin, it just looks too icky. I like to spread some honey mustard on my salmon, crumble up croutons and put that on top of the honey mustard and grill. delish!
Becca
April 19, 2012 at 10:17 am (398 days ago)Ewww LOL!!!!!! Honey mustard is a great salmon addition
Don't Eat Crap
April 19, 2012 at 10:19 am (398 days ago)Yes it is!!
Sabrina @ Work It MsJackson
April 19, 2012 at 10:31 am (398 days ago)This salmon sounds so DELICIOUS! I will definitely be pinning this and adding it to our menu at home. We usually don’t eat the skin on the salmon and we almost always bake it. We don’t have fish very often. My husband isn’t a big fan of fish but I need to change this. Fish has so many benefits and it’s something I LOVE! If I can get once a week for the family and find a way to squeeze in another serving of fish for myself (whether I bring it to work for lunch or as a my lunch on the weekends) then I’ll be good.
I noticed you said you made this fish this morning. When I make fish we never have leftovers. How is this reheated later? Is it still just as amazing?
Becca
April 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm (398 days ago)I like eating it cold, but maybe I’m just not that picky like that. When I get home at night, I’m usually too hungry to wait for it to cook. Honestly, I don’t think it would taste as good reheated…might get more “fishy” tasting
ibrokemyumbrella
April 19, 2012 at 10:42 am (398 days ago)Interesting! I always eat the skin. Boyfriend never does. He thinks it’s gross. I guess I’ll scale back on it too, and yum honey mustard sounds great!
sprint2thetable
April 19, 2012 at 2:01 pm (398 days ago)I thought you were about to say you put salmon IN your smoothie. LOL!
I am just starting to eat seafood and haven’t worked my way up to salmon yet. Love the nutritional profile though!
Becca
April 19, 2012 at 2:05 pm (398 days ago)LOL! You’re the second person to say that! So funny- I love my green smoothies but the thought of fish in there makes me want to gag!
Katie
April 19, 2012 at 2:58 pm (398 days ago)I do not eat the skin because, to be honest, it totally grosses me out! I wonder though, is it healthy for your dog? If it is, that would be a better use for it than throwing it away. I’m wondering, what is all in that green smoothie up there?
Jamie [Don't Forget the Cinnamon]
April 19, 2012 at 7:23 pm (398 days ago)I’ve never eaten the skin…but I’ve also only eaten salmon twice!
healthinbodysoulspirit
April 20, 2012 at 5:12 am (397 days ago)i like eating it with herbs and lemon, i have a sweet tooth so I’ll definitely will try it with honey and cinnamon! I don’t eat the skin, I abhor it! too slimy. I use to eat fish at least two days a week but I don’t think I’ve had it all month, on to the list it goes.
p.s. love your blog, i just started one, check it out
Apples and Arteries
April 20, 2012 at 5:23 am (397 days ago)No skin, thank you!
A fav salmon “recipe” was to rub salmon with smoke paprika, cinnamon, and a little brown sugar. Yum!
fitandfuninthird
April 20, 2012 at 6:06 am (397 days ago)Huge salmon fan! I usually just sprinkle sea salt and pepper on top and put it under the broiler! So simple but do delicious!!!
Tessa at Amazing Asset
April 20, 2012 at 8:05 am (397 days ago)Yumm I love salmon, especially recipes with a sweet edition like this! I do eat the skin… but a lot of people seem to totes not enjoy it!