Freshman year of college I had this roommate that was really all about this Old Bay stuff. Like, the type of guy to put it in his popcorn, eggs, etc. You name it, & bro was adding Old Bay to it. Anyway, years down the line, I’ve got to give him credit for inspiring this recipe. Quick, easy, & inspire by that blend of seasonings found in the Chesapeake Bay area. This ones for you, Josh.
732 kcal | 52g Protein | 46g Carbohydrates | 37g Fat
Old Bay Salmon
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Salmon
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice
- 2 cups Asparagus
- 2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 large Lemon sliced
- 2 large Lemons quartered
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Begin cooking the rice, utilizing your preferred method. For this recipe, I prefer a rice cooker with no additional butter.1 cup Jasmine Rice
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Pat salmon dry with paper towels & lay skin side down on baking sheet.2 lbs Salmon
- Spray a separate baking sheet with non-stick spray. Rinse asparagus & cut off the bottoms, then lay evenly on the baking sheet.2 cups Asparagus
- Melt the butter in the microwave. Using a basting brush, coat the salmon evenly with the melted butter.2 tbsp Butter
- Sprinkle 1.5 tbsp of old bay evenly across the salmon, being sure to smooth it out with your hands for an even coat. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 tbsp of old bay seasoning on the asparagus.2 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- Cut 1 lemon into slices & arrange them to surround the baking sheet with the salmon.1 large Lemon
- Place the salmon & asparagus into the oven & bake for 15-20 minutes. Be sure to check the center at 15. The salmon is cooked through once it reaches an internal temperature of 150°F.
- Cut the remaining 2 lemons into quarters for a garnish.2 large Lemons
- I like to let the salmon cool down a little, & then remove the enter skin from the bottom. This makes eating throughout the week much easier. Feel free to ignore this step if you want!
- Separate the rice, salmon, & asparagus into 4 equal portions & enjoy your meal fresh squeezed lemon juice!
Nutrition
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