Nothing says summer in Seattle like salmon. Put it on the grill, or the campfire, or the stovetop…you get the idea. There are a million ways to prepare salmon, but, especially if you’re working with a fresh filet, less is more. This rosemary and garlic roasted salmon with sweet corn is full of flavor, full of healthy benefits and pretty much fool proof. It’s also totally customizable – the corn and tomatoes are an especially delicious combo, but any quick roasting veggie will fit the bill.
The hardest part of this dish is getting the pin bones out of the salmon filet. Pin bones are the soft bones that run right down the center of the filet. You’ll be able to feel them poking you if you run your finger down the cut of fish. Some fish mongers will remove them for you, and some won’t. The pin bones are relatively soft, so they won’t hurt you if you serve them in the salmon, but it’s considered a bit unsavory.
The best (and most professional way) to remove pin bones is with fish pliers, but I don’t have those. I normally use my tiny (well-cleaned) jewelry pliers, but I forgot those too. I’m happy to report that I (very carefully) used a pair of giant, (sanitized) garage dwelling pliers, to the surprise and delight of my dinner guest. Because they were so large and clunky, I laid the filet on top of an overturned bowl, to make the pin bones stick out more. Pull ‘with the grain’ and the pin bone slips right out.
Ingredients:
Fresh salmon filet – mine was about a pound for two people.
1 ear of fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
1/2 pint cherry tomatoes
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
5 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 lemon. (1/2 of this lemon should be juiced, the other half cut into thin rings)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 425
On a baking sheet, combine corn, tomatoes and green beans with olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper – spread in a single layer
Place the salmon, skin side down in the center
Add rosemary, lemon juice, and extra salt and pepper for the salmon
Bake for about 20 minutes.
Enjoy!
What’s your favorite way to enjoy fresh salmon? Let us know in the comments below!
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