I'm a landlubber. For all my parents, husband, uncles on both sides, brother in law and heaven knows who else were all Navy, we are all, in reality, landlubbers. Mom's family from ChattaVegas, Dad's Texas. The Y Chromosome was born in Maryland but of Kentucky stock and came to Georgia young.
when one lives this far inland, one learns that fish is evil. mostly because it has had to travel too far to reach you. of course, that is no longer the case but one eats what one was raised eating. Fish is bread, fried to within an inch of its life or in a can with the earlier discussed emulsified salad dressing and relish on white bread.
But, you all know me.
So, I've been asking the Y chromosome to bring me some salmon to try. He finally brought some home so I decided to go as simple as possible. I don't really want to play with something until I have gotten to know it a little. at least an introduction.
I went with a simple olive oil, Lemon, salt & dill sous vide and a quick sear with steamed broccoli and cauliflower.
I have a few observations. first, he bought too much. so we ended up having enough for at least three servings and I cooked them all. I'm glad I did cause as I was plating the second piece, it all slipped from my hands, crashing to the floor, shattering the plate and splattering the fish. <sigh> Crate the dogs and sear the third piece. glad I cooked it all. the neighborhood mice will be safe tonight as the kitties are eating the fish.
It wasn't bad. wasn't much to write home about, for me. but, the Y Chromosome actually just said, and I quote, "That was really good. Thank You." He is obviously impressed. so, the simple Salmon Filet went over well for him. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. I suppose some variety and some sauces will make it better for me in the future. but, certainly a fish I can eat without mangling to the point that you never knew it lived in water.
So, there is Karon's first ever Salmon adventure.
when one lives this far inland, one learns that fish is evil. mostly because it has had to travel too far to reach you. of course, that is no longer the case but one eats what one was raised eating. Fish is bread, fried to within an inch of its life or in a can with the earlier discussed emulsified salad dressing and relish on white bread.
But, you all know me.
So, I've been asking the Y chromosome to bring me some salmon to try. He finally brought some home so I decided to go as simple as possible. I don't really want to play with something until I have gotten to know it a little. at least an introduction.
I went with a simple olive oil, Lemon, salt & dill sous vide and a quick sear with steamed broccoli and cauliflower.
I have a few observations. first, he bought too much. so we ended up having enough for at least three servings and I cooked them all. I'm glad I did cause as I was plating the second piece, it all slipped from my hands, crashing to the floor, shattering the plate and splattering the fish. <sigh> Crate the dogs and sear the third piece. glad I cooked it all. the neighborhood mice will be safe tonight as the kitties are eating the fish.
It wasn't bad. wasn't much to write home about, for me. but, the Y Chromosome actually just said, and I quote, "That was really good. Thank You." He is obviously impressed. so, the simple Salmon Filet went over well for him. I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. I suppose some variety and some sauces will make it better for me in the future. but, certainly a fish I can eat without mangling to the point that you never knew it lived in water.
So, there is Karon's first ever Salmon adventure.
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