“Karen, you got half fat.” “Sorry, what??” “The ice cream. It’s like…healthy.” “UUGH!” That was the conversation that just happened between Eric in the kitchen and me in the living room. I am NOT a healthy dessert person. (Okay, except these cookies.) Diet ice cream is just not the same. (And for the record, I just finished my bowl and now I feel like I need a “real” dessert. A follow up, not fake one.) I much prefer to eat healthy dinners and then splurge on real ice cream. I know that’s not everyone’s philosophy, but that’s what’s so great about food! There are so many right ways to eat it. Today’s recipe is one of those healthy gems that makes it possible for me to eat not-half-fat ice cream, without having to roll everywhere instead of walk. I was in line at the grocery store the other day when this Better Homes and Gardens special interest magazine caught my eye. It’s all about tomatoes and I knew Eric would love it (he’s totally obsessed with tomatoes). I was not wrong. I handed him the magazine when he got home and he was SO excited. He laid on the couch to look at every single page, and I told him to mark the recipes he wanted me to try. There are more dog-eared pages than not now, I guess I should have known. He would burst out every couple minutes, “KAREN, listen to this one,” and describe the recipe to me in detail. (Can you tell why Eric and I got married?) Today’s recipe is my spin on one of the ones he picked out, Salmon with Tomatoes and Olives. I mashed it with this recipe for Easy Caramelized Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella recipe. Cheese, guys. It’s never a bad idea. I could probably eat all of this single handedly. I used to think I didn’t like Kalamata olives, or any olives. Crazy, right? They have so much flavor! So briny! I don’t think I would necessarily snack on them plain, but added to a dish like this they really pack a punch. And they are healthy to boot. If you don’t like them you can leave them out though, no prob. I served this for dinner over a bed of arugula, which sounds ridiculously fancy, but I happened to have some in the fridge, so there you have it. You could also serve it over spinach, or with a nice green salad and a side of mashed or roasted potatoes. Or any green side dish: broccoli, green beans, asparagus, etc.
More easy salmon recipes!
The best thing about salmon/fish is how FAST it is to make. All of these ideas look fancy, but most of them are 30 minutes tops. Here’s a link to all my fish recipes.
Pan-Seared Salmon with Maple Glaze and Pistachios Easy Parmesan Tilapia Honey Salmon with Browned Butter Lime Sauce « this has been a family favorite for years. Easy Caramelize Gnocchi with Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella « This is the recipe that inspired me to include the marinated mozzarella today. Salmon and Tomatoes in Papillote from That Skinny Chick Can Bake Sheet Pan Honey Mustard Crusted Salmon from Cookie Rookie Grilled Salmon Packet with Tomatoes and Olives from Kalyn’s Kitchen On The Vine Roasted Tomatoes from the Nutmeg Nanny. « If this photo doesn’t make you want to eat nothing but homegrown tomatoes for the rest of your life, I don’t know what will. I’m super excited to try it out, and I bet Eric will pee his pants.
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