Culinary Discovery: Flavorful Lemon Pepper Broiled Salmon

Welcome to my corner of the culinary world, where delicious meals meet great savings and a bit of adventure! I'm Dylan, a passionate home cook with close to a decade of experience in apartment kitchens. I am a hard-working adult student with little time and living on a budget. I whip up quick and budget-friendly recipes. I am also going to find local restaurants that have hidden gems. I want to make it my mission to prove that great food doesn't have to break the bank. I will be experimenting with ingredients in my own kitchen and venturing out to discover the best meals on a budget at nearby restaurants. I'm here to share my love for cooking and dining without compromising on flavor or value. Join me as we embark on a journey where affordability meets delicious meals!

Sometimes, the most satisfying dishes come together through unexpected finds. Picture this: stumbling upon a large, wild pink salmon fillet at an unbeatable price at Burkholder’s Grocery Store in Penns Valley, PA. Paired with Great Value convenient sweet potatoes at Walmart and the simplicity of Giant’s fresh asparagus. Any time I see salmon at a good price I purchase it. This meal cost me around $8 and took 15 minutes to prepare.

 Instructions:

What you’re going to want to do is put some olive oil on your salmon, then season with lemon pepper, salt, garlic salt, and onion powder. Be generous. Place your asparagus on a plate and coat in olive oil and season with the same seasonings used on the salmon. Place the salmon in the oven on broil. After about 5 minutes, place asparagus in the oven. Cook until the salmon is flakey and has a crispy crust. The asparagus should be done at the same time as the salmon. Around 4 minutes before the salmon is done, place the bag of great value sweet potatoes in the microwave and follow the directions on the bag. I dusted a layer of cinnamon and sugar on the sweet potatoes. Plate and you’re ready to eat!

I hope I have demonstrated that this tasty meal of salmon, asparagus, and sweet potatoes, is not only versatile and delicious but also cost-effective and nutritious. From the savory broiled salmon seasoned to perfection, to the tender-crisp asparagus spears bursting with flavor, and the sweet potatoes offering a pleasant balance of sweetness and earthiness, this meal has proven that eating well doesn't have to mean spending a lot of money. Whether enjoyed as a quick weeknight dinner or as a special occasion feast, this trio of ingredients embodies the essence of affordable gourmet.