Garlic Butter Lake Trout

I made up this recipe using a lake trout (mackinaw) that I had received from a friend on one of my trips home to Idaho, but you could use any cold-water trout or salmon with great results.  One of the keys is to tightly seal the fish inside of a double-layer foil "pouch" and then … Continue reading Garlic Butter Lake Trout

Quick Grilled Salmon

Recipes posted a year ago: Garlic Herb Stuffed Chicken Breast Broccoli Beef Stir Fry This simple recipe is perfect for a week night when you want something flavorful without spending a lot of time on it.  Pair it with a quick salad and some steamed veggies, and you'll have dinner on the table in under … Continue reading Quick Grilled Salmon

Grilled Salmon with Hazelnuts

Recipes posted a year ago: Chicken with Fennel and Squash Balsamic Round Steaks Brussels Sprouts Sweet Potato Hash You gotta love the Pacific Northwest for the seafood!  I decided to cook a Kokanee that Casey caught last summer with my Uncle John.  I have always thought it interesting that John, who has an incredible passion for fishing, … Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Hazelnuts

Wine & Herb Grilled Salmon

I made this recipe up years ago for a camping trip with extended family, and then sort of forgot about it over time.  Karen's mom, however, didn't - because it was the only time Karen's dad actually ate fish, and then asked for seconds.  So when the family was recently planning a birthday party for Karen's … Continue reading Wine & Herb Grilled Salmon

Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

Recipe posted a year ago: Wasabi Teriyaki Sauce My dad recently went on a salmon fishing trip off the coast of Vancouver Island.  He brought home so much salmon!  The ironic thing is he doesn't like seafood (huge score for us!).  Well, let me say that he did eat salmon a few years back at … Continue reading Salmon with Blueberry Sauce

East Indian Seasoned Salmon

Salmon is a fun food to experiment with.  There are a lot of spices and herbs that go surprisingly well with the rich flavor of salmon - even if the combinations aren't something we're accustomed to seeing together.  An example is today's recipe, which uses spices more often associated with lamb and fowl dishes, and is … Continue reading East Indian Seasoned Salmon

Ginger-Hoisin Cedar Planked Salmon

After nearly two weeks on vacation - including a 4-day drive down to Arizona with stops in Las Vegas (we didn't gamble a dime), the Hoover Dam (and the new Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tilman Memorial Bridge), the Grand Canyon, and a week in Scottsdale - we are back home.  We got to experience both unseasonably warm (it … Continue reading Ginger-Hoisin Cedar Planked Salmon

Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce

Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 30 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 1 to 2 wild-caught salmon fillets, about 1-1/2 lbs each 2 cloves garlic, peeled and pressed Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper … Continue reading Grilled Salmon with Coconut Dijon Sauce

Baked Kokanee with Leeks

Baked Kokanee with Leeks Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 40 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 6 Ingredients 2 lbs wild Kokanee fillets (you can use any wild salmon) 2 large leeks, chopped (white and pale green parts only) 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4″ wedges … Continue reading Baked Kokanee with Leeks

Honey Dijon Salmon

Honey Dijon Salmon Recipe Type: Main Dish Author: Purely Primal Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 25 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 wild-caught king or coho salmon fillet, 16 to 24 oz (you can also go with 4 steaks about 6 oz each) 1/4 cup local raw honey 2 tbsp dijon … Continue reading Honey Dijon Salmon