Sockeye Salmon

I hosted my monthly book club dinner last night and was craving salmon. I was happy to find out that Sockeye salmon is in season and was half off at the store. I love wild salmon, and cooking it is fool proof. Here is my easy recipe below.

• Purchase salmon on the skin and place the full fillet (don't cut it) it on a cookie sheet with foil underneath and all sides.
• Sprinkle with garlic salt and fresh ground pepper
• Sprinkle capers and fresh dill on top.
• Slice a few lemons and place them along the fish
• Finally, drizzle with your favorite olive oil. It is great with basil or garlic infused olive oil, mmm maybe even Meyer lemon olive oil.

Heat up your grill to about 400 degrees and put the foil with the salmon on it directly on the grill. You will have to watch it, but it usually takes about 15-20 minutes to cook. It should bubble along the sides when it is about ready. Everyone likes their salmon cooked differently, so use your judgment. Also, if you aren't in a grilling mood, wrap the salmon fully in foil and cook it on a cookie sheet in the oven at 350. It will turn out great as well.

I love serving salmon with grilled or roasted veggies. Recently obsessed with The Barefoot Contessa's roasted veggies, so look out for that post soon!