Panko Encrusted Salmon

If you are ever at a loss for ideas, this one is simple and really delicious. Panko crumbs are versatile and really easy to use. They keep the salmon moist and add great texture. Let me know what you think!

Panko Encrusted Salmon

Ingredients:
- 1-2 pounds of salmon (remove skin)
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- salt
- pepper
- oregano
- garlic powder
- canola oil
- 1/2 cup milk

To Make:

In a large pan, coat the entire bottom in canola oil. Heat on medium high, do not let it smoke.
Slice the salmon in half (serves 2-4) and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Shake the panko crumbs onto a flat, dry surface and season lightly with salt and pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Mix together and spread out.

- In a deep, large bowl add milk and season with salt and pepper. Dip each piece of salmon in milk before dredging into the panko mixture.

Once the salmon is completely covered in panko, gently place into the frying pan. Cook on both sides for 3 minutes and cover while cooking.

Serve with your favorite side dish.

Sexy Salmon with Onion, Garlic and Pepper Relish

I typically buy salmon in bulk, then divide it up and freeze it for later use. Then, when I'm ready to use it, I just take it out of the freezer about 30 minutes before I'm ready to use it and it's ready to cook! This recipe is simple and quick and can be served with anything.

Ingredients:

- 2 salmon fillets
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 8 garlic cloves, diced
- olive oil
- oregano
- crushed red pepper flakes
- salt
- pepper

To Make:

Drizzle olive oil in a medium saute pan and saute the onions, garlic and bell peppers for about 8-10 minutes on medium high heat until they are semi-tender. (I think they work well semi-crunchy but you can cook them longer if you want them softer)

In another medium saute pan, drizzle olive oil in the bottom and turn on stove to medium high heat.

Season the salmon fillets with salt, pepper, oregano and crushed red pepper (to taste) then add then into the pan.

Cook the salmon about 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook another 1-2 minutes. Turn off stove and let the salmon sit for another minute.

To Plate:
Place salmon into serving dish and top with onion and pepper mixture. Top with crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.

Enjoy!