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FAREWELL FEBRUARY (PRIMROSE-FLOWER the MONTH) ~ HONEY PECAN CRUSTED SALMON (LENTEN-FARE)

"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size."
-  Gertrude S. Wister



PRIMROSE
(FEBRUARY FLOWER of the MONTH)




HONEY PECAN CRUSTED SALMON
~ a delicious Lenten (anytime) treat
(compliments of ~ divadicucina.com)

2  salmon filets
coarse salt & freshly ground pepper
paprika

2  Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2  Tbsp honey
2  Tbsp melted unsalted butter
1  tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/2  cup finely chopped pecans
1/2  cup finely chopped fresh parsley

  • Preheat oven to 400º.
  • Rinse fish and pat dry.
  • Place skin side down on parchment or foil lined baking sheet.
  • Whisk together mustard, honey, butter and Worcestershire.
  • In small bowl combine pecans and parsley. Spoon a tablespoon of sauce in with nuts and combine. 
  • Brush remaining sauce onto salmon filets. Press sticky pecan mixture to the top of filets.
  • Bake for 15-18 minutes or until thickest part of fish flakes.


Comments

Marysol said…
Awwwdorable!

Good to see you back querida Joey! Please stick around, or I may be forced to put you in a headlock.
joey said…
I would like that dear Marysol ... a chance to meet you in person! Yes, I have been very naughty of late regarding my blogging. But to post daily on FB with all my 'Ho-Hum' life nonsense. ((hugs))
Gatsbys Gardens said…
I just had salmon the other night, one of my favorites. However, I am the only one who eats fish in my house, so the recipe sounded delicious.

Eileen
What lovely bunches of color to brighten this cold day! Great way to ring in March. Spring is just around the corner!
joey said…
Hi Eileen ... thank you for stopping by. I have been very remiss in my blogging ... life has a way of taking hold tightly :) Always a joy to hear from you and visit your lovely site. (Yes, the salmon is good!)

Thank you, Karin, and yes indeed ... spring is right around the corner! Love my primrose ... they do me fine inside for many months and then again planted outside where they are even happier! :0)




Shady Gardener said…
Here I am, Joey... picking up where I left off... copying your delicious sounding recipes!! :-)

It's March!
I'm not a big fan of salmon, but that sounds tasty! Happy March, dear Joey!
RobinL said…
Those bright little primrose at the grocery sure do provide some cheer just when winter is really dragging on!
lindalou said…
That salmon sounds so good. Yummy.

Love the flower photos. They give us hope for spring, don't they.

Nelson said…
This recipe is so tempting.. A must try recipe. I just love salmons

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