Spice-Rubbed Salmon with Cucumber Relish

{Spice-Rubbed Salmon with Cucumber Relish} - From the Cooking Light Cookbook 2006

1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. salt (for fish)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
4 (6 oz.) salmon fillets
Cooking spray
2 cups chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint
1 Tbsp. capers
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt (for relish)

Preheat broiler. Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl then rub evenly over fish. Place fish in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Broil 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Combine 1/4 tsp. salt, cucumber, red bell pepper, onion, mint, capers and vinegar; serve with fish. Makes 4 servings.

*(Note: I didn't use capers and I substituted cilantro for mint simply because I didn't have any mint leaves. I served with roasted asparagus and boiled artichokes.....it was a fabulous dish.)

Salmon with Basil Pesto

I found this recipe in better homes and gardens. I am always looking for new ways of cooking Salmon and liked it. It definitely needed the pesto for full flavor.

4 - 5 oz fresh or frozen salmon fillets ( I used 1/2 of Costco salmon which I think was about 20 oz
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp kosher or sea salt or 1/8 tsp of salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 cup prepared basil pesto ( I only used 1/2 of the container and hope to find a good recipe to use the other half!) I will try to post what I find.

1. Thaw salmon, if frozen. Place salmon fillets on greased unheated rack of broiler pan. Measure thickness of salmon. Brush salmon with 1 TBSP of balsamic vinegar; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil salmon from heat for 4 to 6 minutes per 1/2 inch thickness or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

2. Meanwhile, in bowl whisk together remaining vinegar and pesto until combined and eat along side of salmon. ( I honestly didn't measure the pesto and balsamic vinegar).

Yummy Salmon

This is copied from kraft foods.com. I had some Salmon from costco that I wanted to use and found this yummy recipe! WE LOVED IT!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 35 min

Makes:
4 servings

What You Need
1 medium each: zucchini, yellow squash and red pepper, chopped (about 4 cups total)
4 skinless salmon fillets (1 lb.)
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
2-2/3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Make It
PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Combine zucchini, squash and peppers in 13x9-inch baking dish; top with salmon. Mix tomatoes and dressing; spoon over salmon.
BAKE 20 to 25 min. or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
SERVE wth the rice.