By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service

I was looking for a simple way to spice up salmon fillets and a bottle of everything bagel seasoning on my spice shelf smiled up at me. The spices are a perfect addition to the rich salmon. It’s more than just for bagels now and is becoming a favorite spice for many different recipes.

By the way, I had some leftover salmon in the fridge, and it tasted great at room temperature the next day. You can make it in advance or make extra for another dinner.

To complete the meal, serve a bag of washed, ready-to-eat salad.

HELPFUL HINTS:

Everything bagel seasoning can be found in the spice section of the market.
You can sprinkle leftover spice on cooked vegetables, in rice or try it on a grilled cheese sandwich.

COUNTDOWN:

Assemble the ingredients.
Start the salmon.
While salmon cooks, make the rice.

SHOPPING LIST:

To buy: 1 can olive oil spray, 1 bottle everything bagel seasoning, 2 6-ounce salon fillets, 1 package microwave brown rice and 1 cucumber.
Staples: olive oil, salt and black peppercorns.

Everything Bagel Savory Salmon

Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

Olive oil spray

2, 6-ounce salmon fillets

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat a medium-size nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and spray with olive oil spray. Add the salmon fillet, skin side up. Cover with a lid and saute 4 minutes. Turn salmon over and spoon the olive oil over the top. Sprinkle everything bagel seasoning evenly over the salmon. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. When a knife is inserted, the flesh should be opaque not translucent. Do not overcook. A meat thermometer should read 155 degrees.

Yield 2 servings.

Per serving: 360 calories (49 percent from fat), 19.7 g fat (39 g saturated, 9.2 g monounsaturated), 87 mg cholesterol, 39.2 g protein, 3.5 g carbohydrates, no fiber, 470 mg sodium.

Cucumber and Brown Rice

Recipe by Linda Gassenheimer

1 package microwaveable brown rice to make 1 1/2-cups cooked

2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 cup cucumber, washed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes with skin left on

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Microwave rice according to package instructions. Measure 1 1/2-cups and save any leftover for another meal. Add oil, cucumber and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well.

Yield 2 servings.

Per serving: 230 calories (24 percent from fat), 6.0 g fat (1.0 g saturated, 2.7 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 4.3 g protein, 39.4 g carbohydrates, 2.6 g fiber, 7 mg sodium.

Linda Gassenheimer is the author of over 30 cookbooks, including her newest, “The 12-Week Diabetes Cookbook.” Listen to Linda on www.WDNA.org and all major podcast sites. Email her at Linda@DinnerInMinutes.com.

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