Baked Salmon

One of the many things I love about getting together with a group of friends is the conversations that always ensue.  When we were on our float trip, we were swapping recipe ideas and TW brought up a salmon recipe that Nick's mom makes.  TW said it was "the best salmon he's ever eaten", so naturally all our ears perked up and we wanted the recipe.

TW wasn't 100% certain of all the details, so Nick texted his mom and soon we were all enlightened on exactly how to make this wonderful fish dish.  A few days after I got home, I gave it a try and totally understood where TW was coming from.  Great salmon recipe!  So, like any good friend would do, I'd like to share it with you today.

Here's What You Need

Salmon Filets

Olive Garden Italian Dressing

Onion

Salt and Pepper

Here's What You Do

Season your salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

Lay the salmon in a foil packet that has been sprayed with oil and cover with a layer of thinly sliced onions.

Pour Olive Garden Italian Dressing over the salmon and seal up the packets.

Bake for 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

When done baking, carefully open packets and move to your plates.

This dish is great for work nights.  It assemblies easily and then while it's baking you have time to change your clothes, go through the mail and get the rest of your meal ready.  I served the salmon with steamed asparagus.  It would also pair nicely with a side salad and rice.  And don't let the nutritional value be forgotten -- salmon is a great source of high quality protein and the heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids we all need.  You can pat yourself on the back for serving this great dish to your family.

Another thing I love about this recipe is the fact that you can make it for one person or an entire neighborhood.  Just buy and prepare however many salmon fillets you need.  I fixed an extra one just to take for lunch the next day.  Hope you try and love it as much as we did!

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