Awesome Lunch!

Lately, I've eaten so lousy. 

Because it's just me--the boyfriend is home in Virginia--I have no motivation to cook any delicious meals.

However, this afternoon, after making a nice jar of juice AKA pond water  that tasted reminiscent of moss, I got the urge to eat something decent and satisfying--something buttery.   

And, so, I quickly whipped up two of my favorites--salmon & a baked potato.

This is a fabulous meal for one.  Normally, I would have had some asparagus or green beans or at least a salad with this, but I was pressed for time and had a jar full of fresh juice. Sorry for my less than stunning photography skills. 

Foil Pack Salmon

Drizzle Salmon Fillet with EVOO

Sprinkle both sides with:

Lemon Pepper

Cracked Rosemary

Kosher/sea salt

Fresh pepper

Dried, minced garlic (or garlic powder)

Place onto a large sheet of foil.  

Top with a small pat of butter.  

Fold foil up around salmon into a foil pack.  

Bake @ 400F 12-15 minutes.

Then, open foil, and broil for about 2 minutes.

***if you don't overcook the salmon, it will be tender and juicy and delicious!

Perfect FAST Baked Potato

Rinse a russet/Idaho potato thoroughly.

Dry off and stab repeatedly with a fork or knife.

Place in microwave for ~4 minutes until almost done.

Remove from microwave--drizzle with EVOO & sprinkle with kosher salt.

Place in 400F oven with salmon.

Cook 15-20 minutes, turning over halfway through.

Skin should be crisp and salty, and inside should be fluffy and tender.

Top with lots of butter and fresh pepper.