Dales Summertime Salmon Food

THE BEST BAKED SALMON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl. Mix the panko with the parsley, butter, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and a few grinds of black pepper in another small bowl.
• Place the salmon skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet and spread the surface with the Dijon. Press the brown sugar mixture all over the salmon then top with the breadcrumb mixture. Crimp all four sides of the foil to create a border around the salmon, this will help collect the juices so they don't spread and burn. Bake until the breadcrumbs are golden brown, and the salmon is firm and flakes easily when pressed, 15 to 18 minutes. Cut into four equal portions for serving.

COPYCAT "DALE'S STEAK SEASONING" MARINADE

Steps:

• If you are not gluten-sensitive, you may use 3/4 cup soy sauce in place of the tamari and liquid aminos.
• Use any kind of mildly flavored oil of your choosing. I like Sun-Coco (sunflower-coconut oil blend) but you can use grapeseed oil, vegetable oil, a mild olive oil, or anything you like.
• Blend all ingredients together.
• Place in a jar, salad dressing bottle or cruet. Remember to shake before EACH use.
• Use to marinate meat or vegetables. Let food marinate for 20 minutes to several hours, and grill or broil. This gives a lovely caramelized saltiness to every dish.

THE BEST SALMON MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix oil, soy sauce, scallions, garlic, and ginger to make a marinade, pour over salmon and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator. (no longer than an hour or the salt in the soy will begin to cook the meat).
• Grill, bake or grill salmon for about 4 minutes per side (when salmon flakes when pierced with a fork).
• **** (for a smokier flavor, add a couple splashes of liquid smoke to marinade -or- soak cedar planks in water for a few hours and grill the salmon on the cedar on the bbq). FABULOUS FAMILY FAVORITE (KIDS TOO). ****.

DALE'S STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Using a 1 quart container Whisk all ingredients together until well blended. Seal well and all should last refrigerated 1-2 months.
• Refrigerate.