I asked my daughters what they were planning for dinner tonight.. they said cod. I asked how they were planning to make it... they said - "You are!" So, I went to the store and picked up some cod - shame on me, I should have smelled it BEFORE I brought it home... whoa, smelled like a whole fish market on a hot summer afternoon!
So, back to a different store for salmon (no cod available.) Smelled like the ocean - there we go.
A simple salt & brown sugar brine for about 30 minutes. Then into the spa at 130 for about 40 minutes. Same time I had some asparagus, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and mixed small potatoes, and lemons in olive oil with some sea salt, pepper, and a little Old Bay. Let them roast for about 45 minutes at 450, then squeezed the roasted lemons over the veg.
Pulled the salmon and used the cast iron skillet from the vegetables to crisp the skin for a minute or two - gave a sprinkle of Old Bay and a squeeze of fresh lemon and served.
I thought dinner was going to be for me and my daughters (Karen is at the lake) but the boyfriends and best friends showed up as well. It was fun, but please excuse the rather sloppy plating - between the dog and half a dozen teenagers, I was a bit distracted.
A great Father's Day dinner - loved it!
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