Summer Salmon Skewers

Prep Time 30 Min Cook Time 8 Min Ready In 1Hr 8 Min

Servings  2

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) skinless salmon fillets, about 1-inch thick, cut into 2-inch strips
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions

1.                  Preheat grill for medium-low heat.

2.                  Lie the salmon in the bottom of a baking dish. Whisk together the lemon juice, wine, mint, dill, parsley, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking vigorously. Pour the mixture over the salmon. Marinate the salmon in the refrigerator for no more than 30 minutes.

3.                  Thread the salmon onto metal or soaked wooden skewers lengthwise. Cook on preheated grill until opaque in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

Garlic Spinach

Prep Time 5 Min Cook Time 10 Min Ready In 15 Min

 

Servings  4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 (10 ounce) bags fresh spinach
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 lemon, juiced

Directions

1.                  Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach a few handfuls at a time, stirring until wilted before adding more, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice, and season with garlic salt.

 Boy does Dan know how to cook.  He decided to bake the salmon instead of doing skewers.  Boy it turned out swell!!! He cooked cubed potatoes along with the salmon. We had the spinach as a side dish.