Delish Dose

Pickle-Brined Crispy Salmon Nuggets
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:
1. In a medium bowl, combine the salmon pieces and pickle juice. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, place the beaten eggs.
4. In a third shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs.
5. Remove the salmon from the pickle juice and allow any excess liquid to drip off.
6. Dredge each piece of salmon in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
7. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
8. Carefully add the salmon nuggets to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Remove the nuggets from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
10. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cajun Honey Garlic Butter Salmon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. In a large oven-safe skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in the honey and lemon juice, mixing well.
6. Place the seasoned salmon fillets in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden.
7. Carefully flip the salmon fillets and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter around them.
8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
9. Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes.
10. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Pickle De Gallo Shrimp Cups
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup diced pickles
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- Mini tortilla cups or tortilla chips for serving

Steps:
1. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the seasoned shrimp. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the diced pickles, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well to create the pickle de gallo.
4. Take the mini tortilla cups or tortilla chips and fill each one with a spoonful of the pickle de gallo mixture.
5. Top each cup with a few pieces of the cooked shrimp.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy your Pickle De Gallo Shrimp Cups!

Brown Sugar Soy Salmon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Steps:
1. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until the brown sugar is dissolved.
2. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the marinated salmon fillets on the sheet, skin-side down.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Sriracha Mayo Salmon Bowl
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice

Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
4. While the salmon is baking, steam the broccoli florets until tender, about 5 minutes.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together Sriracha, mayonnaise, and lime juice to create the Sriracha mayo.
6. To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked rice among two bowls.
7. Top each bowl with the baked salmon, steamed broccoli, sliced avocado, and green onions.
8. Drizzle the Sriracha mayo over the top of each bowl before serving.

Pesto Butter Salmon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter and pesto until well combined.
3. Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
5. Spread the pesto butter mixture evenly over the top of each salmon fillet.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
7. Remove from the oven and serve with lemon wedges.

Mediterranean Salmon Bowl
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:
- 2 salmon fillets
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Steps:
1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. While the quinoa is cooking, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. To serve, divide the quinoa mixture among bowls, top each with a salmon fillet, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Firecracker Salmon Bites
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 1 pound salmon fillet, skin removed
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut the salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
4. Pour the marinade over the salmon pieces and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
5. Arrange the marinated salmon bites on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Peach Jalapeño Honey Butter Shrimp Skewers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 ripe peaches, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 30 minutes)

Steps:
1. In a large bowl, combine the diced peaches, jalapeño, honey, melted butter, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat them evenly with the peach jalapeño mixture. Allow to marinate for about 10 minutes.
3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
4. Thread the marinated shrimp and peach pieces onto the skewers, alternating between shrimp and peach.
5. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
6. Remove from the grill and serve immediately.

Cajun Honey Butter Salmon Foil Packets
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Aluminum foil

Steps:
1. Preheat the grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, honey, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Cut four large pieces of aluminum foil and place a salmon fillet in the center of each piece.
4. Drizzle the Cajun honey butter mixture over each salmon fillet.
5. Top each fillet with lemon slices.
6. Fold the sides of the foil over the salmon to create a sealed packet.
7. Place the foil packets on the grill or in the oven. Cook for 15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
8. Carefully open the foil packets (watch out for steam) and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.