Cucumber Salsa

I must really love you gals to share my secret recipes.
My favorite topping for salmon, halibut and chicken:

Ingredients:

1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, diced
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1/3 small red onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
3 T. rice vinegar (I like the garlic version too)
2 T. veggie oil
1/4 t. sugar just a dash
1/8 t. salt, just a dash

Chop and combine all ingredients;

Let it marinate in the fridge.

Top on your favorite fish or white meat.

Have some Listerine for afterwards or just embrace the party that's going on in your mouth!

Fish or White Meat Marinade

Inspired by a Pampered Chef recipe and I added a few ingredients.

Ingredients

1 T. peeled fresh ginger root, finely chopped
2 T. sesame oil
1 T. snipped fresh cilantro (I use a bunch)
1 lime or lemon (sliced)
1/4 t. salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 lbs salmon filets.

Mix the first five ingredients in bowl;

Place salmon in resealable plastic bag;

Add marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. I try for 4-6 hours.

Remove salmon and it's ready for baking, broiling, or bbq!

Roasted Halibut with Pine Nut and Parmesan Crust

OK, I love to try new recipes and haven't posted for awhile. While my son is sleeping I thought I would post some more.

I got this wonderful dish out of the free Costco cookbook they give out during Black Friday.

1/2 Cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 Cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 TBSP finely chopped fresh basil
1 galic clove, minced
2 TBSP olive oil
4 6-ounce halibut fillets
sea salt

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small bowl, combine pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic and oil; stir to blend. Place halibut fillets on a baking sheet and season to taste with salt. Pat the pine nut mixture onto the halibut, pressing lightly to make it stick. Bake in the center of the oven for 10-15 minutes until the fish is opaque all the way through.

Italian Style Halibut

I got this recipe on the back of a can of beans.

This is a great summer recipe when your hubby has returned from halibut fishing or when there is a great deal at Costco. A great recipe to use up those summer tomatoes and fresh basil too.


1 T EVOO
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (6 oz)skinless halibut fillets
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cups of fresh tomatoes
1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, sliced

Preheat oven to broil.
Season halibut with salt and pepper to taste.
Place on baking sheet or broiler pan.
Broil for 5-7 minutes or until fish is cooked.
Set your timer (so you don't forget about it)

Meanwhile heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat.
Add onions and garlic; cook stiring occasionally until soft but not brown.
Add tomatoes to the saucepan mixture and cook, stir occassionally.
Stir in beans, vinegar and basil.
Bring to a boil; simmer for one minute.
Remove pan from heat and set aside.
Serve fish over tomato and bean mixture.

I like to serve with a side salad or broccoli (green trees according to Hunter)