I was really glad that one of the outcomes of my little poll was that you are interested in more of the healthy & simple meal ideas.

For many reasons, but partly because it seems that everyone can use more simple meals ideas, and partly because it is challenging for me. I tend to either go overboard and spend hours in the kitchen preparing gourmet meals, or, pop in a frozen dinner from Trader Joe’s. Simple, healthy and quick meals are the inspiration I want to share!

So onto the food.

The packets allow you to cook vegetables and protein in one step and only take a few minutes to put together. I microwaved the sweet potatoes for the sake of time, but you could certainly bake or boil if you prefer.

Pesto Fish Packets with Garlic Butter Sweet Potato Mash

by Emily Dingmann

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20-30 minutes

Keywords: bake entree gluten-free high protein

 

Ingredients (2 servings)

For the Fish

  • 2 small zucchini, sliced
  • 2 filets of firm white fish
  • 2 Tbsp prepared pesto
  • juice from 1/2 lemon
  • salt & pepper

For the Sweet Potato Mash

  • 2 small sweet potatoes
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1-2 Tbsp butter
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

For the Fish

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

Tear off two sheets of aluminum foil or parchment paper, so you have 12 inches squares.

Stir together lemon juice and pesto.

Layer zucchini on foil, top with fish and drizzle with pesto.

Season with salt and pepper.

Seal packets and place on baking sheet.

Bake for about 20 minutes, until fish is cooked through.

Carefully open pouch and serve.

For the Sweet Potato Mash

Pierce potatoes with fork.

Microwave until soft, about 7 minutes.

Heat butter in small pan and add garlic to pan.

Season with salt and pepper and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Mash sweet potatoes and stir in butter mixture.

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So. This sandwich?

SO good.

I’m starting to think no matter what the preparation is, Copper River salmon is going to be delicious. Every way we’ve eaten it so far has been absolutely perfect and this was no exception.

Avocado is mashed with pesto, spread over fresh ciabatta bread, and then topped with a luscious piece of salmon. The flavors are incredible.

It isn’t exactly the easiest sandwich to eat, but I promise that you won’t even care. The ultra-rich, plentiful good fats and food favorites completely make up for it.

Enjoy!

Salmon Sandwich with Pesto Avocado Spread

by Emily Dingmann

Prep Time: 10 mintues

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Keywords: entree sandwich high protein salmon

 

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • 1 avocado
  • 3 Tbsp prepared pesto
  • 4 ciabatta buns
  • 4- 4oz. pieces of salmon
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • greens if desired

Instructions

Stir pesto into smashed avocado and set aside.

Remove skin from salmon and season with salt and pepper.

Heat pan to medium-high heat and add butter to coat pan.

Add salmon to hot pan, cooking for about 4 minutes.

Flip over and cook on other side for another 2-3 minutes, until salmon is cooked through.

Divide avocado spread between the 4 buns.

Top with piece of salmon.

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