Friday, June 10, 2011

Salmon Sticks with Roasted Broccoli & Garlic

I make this dish at least once a month, I try to get fish on my family's plate once a week & breaded salmon sticks with a cool tangy dip are definitely one of my best resources. Also if you've never roasted broccoli you have to try it, it's so fun to have broccoli in a whole new way. Well, as fun as broccoli can be.

1 lb salmon filet, skin removed (just ask the butcher)
2 eggs
shredded parmesan cheese
italian breadcrumbs
fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
2 lemons

Broccoli florets, olive oil, garlic

1- Drizzle broccoli & peeled garlic cloves well with olive oil, spread on a baking sheet, season with s & p, bake at 375 for 7 minutes while you prepare salmon sticks.

2- Cut salmon into 1" thick sticks. Line up dipping bowls by cutting board, one with whisked eggs & other with breadcrumbs, parm cheese & parsley. Dip sticks one at a time in egg (let excess drip off) then breadcrumbs, then place on greased baking sheet. (I like to bake mine on a rack on top of a sheet so the heat gets all around them)

3- Add salmon baking sheet to the oven & cook both broccoli & salmon for 15 min or until salmon sticks flake apart easily & broccoli has roasted tips.

4- While the food is baking make your dip as follows & let it sit in the fridge. Combine 1 cu lowfat sour cream (could also sub greek yogurt or lt mayo) with about 1 tbs dijon mustard, juice of 1 lemon, chopped parsley, 1 tbs lemon zest, s & p to taste.

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8 comments:

  1. I'm going to try this recipe. How do I get to just the fish recipes on your blog? My 4 year only eats fish and puts up a fight when eating anything else. My husband on the other hand won't eat anything that taste "too fishy" if you know what I mean, would you know how to get rid of that "too fishy" taste? Love your blog, been following you since Sam was born! suenos_lt@hotmail.com

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  2. Yeah, I get that same "too fishy" response from my hubby. That's why we cook a lot of salmon.

    Whatever fish you buy should always smell fresh & like saltwater, NEVER fishy. Also don't be shy to ask your butcher some q's. I always ask mine when did the fish come in (I like it when it arrives that day) & I've also asked their recommendation as to what fish would be mellow. I like sea bass & tilapia but sometimes I get some resistance from the family. Try the fish tacos recipe above, it's Tilapia & Sam actually loved it. Good luck!

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  3. wow this looks so yummy!! what a clever idea too, using salmon for the added health benefits instead of cod.

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  4. What a great twist on salmon! I love me some roasted broccoli too!

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  5. Roasted broccoli sounds really good! I'm going to have to try this next week, thanks!!

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  6. I'm am going to try this for lunch today. It looks delicious and really easy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  7. This looks yummy! Thanks for the skinning tip. :)

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  8. I like your Munchkins dip mixing bowl ;)

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