Not everyone can be Julia Child. With some dishes (i.e. fish), I’m not even going to try. So I was very happy when Mom introduced me to Morey’s Marinated Wild Alaskan Salmon fillets from Costco.
(if you see this product at Costco, pick it up. It’s worth it, I promise.)
Six fillets for ~$14. But really, the fillets are big enough that I can cut them into half and serve.
(1/2 salmon fillet pan-fried on brown rice, served with carrots, broccoli, and caramelized onions. Fancy square plates purchased from Marshalls. Silverware from IKEA.)
Basically, this has become my go-to dish when I make dinner for CB or friends. The advantages are many:
1. It looks pretty plated – I love all the contrasting colors.
2. It’s relatively healthy. Every 1/2 filet serving of salmon has 125 calories (65 calories from fat).
3. Most people can eat the food. I have friends who won’t eat chicken, pork, or beef, but will eat fish. So unless I’m making dinner for vegetarians, this meal is perfect.
4. It takes a short time to prepare. The salmon comes seasoned. All I have to do is make the veggies and rice, and pan-fry the salmon.
5. Most importantly of all, this dish is really, really delicious. Everyone who has tasted this salmon raved about it. I told them it came seasoned from the freezer, but hey, I can take a little credit, can’t I?
6. It’s a good deal. Each 1/2 fillet is around $1.25. Add on the other ingredients, and the total can’t be over $3. Seriously. Even if you go crazy with expensive veggies or use the whole fillet, the meal will still be below $5. Where can you get guaranteed-to-be-delicious dinner deal like that?
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Yeah! I can’t wait to get to CostCo and try this out! That is a steal for Wild Alaskan Salmon…
I also heard they have a great deal on Riedel wine glasses… which are a bit spendy, but so worth it!
Hi there! Cooking healthy and tasty fish can be easy. I do not know how much fish cost in the US nowadays but back when I was living there, it was affordable. Here in my country, I usually buy cleaned sea bass, bluefish or seabream. With a little bit of salt on both sides, I pop them in the oven and just broil. Or, I wrap the fish in aluminum foil and place it in a toaster oven. If the fish is not at a fatty stage, you can mix equal parts lemon juice and olive oil with a pinch of salt, shake well and use it as a sauce. Serve with a salad and a slice of bread. Frying fish is not only messy and smelly but unhealthy as well so, I avoid that.
That looks pretty good! I love good costco finds… I wonder if it would be worth it to try with the fresh salmon they have.
My ex boyfriend introduced me to this Salmon. It is so good. It is on my must have list at Costco.
I am going to try that. I always on the look out for new things to try. Your plates are really cute. I got some at Kohls when they have their sale on their Food Network wares. Great blog and a great dinner idea. Thanks!
Not to mention that Alaskan Salmon is a sustainable fishing practice so you are purchasing something that is friendly to the environment.