roasted salmon with blackberry jalapeno butter sauce.

by Kelly on April 2, 2012

A few musings on fish and seafood…

1. I’m a big fan. But admittedly I don’t buy fish or seafood a lot because it tends to be on the pricier side and my kids don’t really dig it. Probably because I don’t serve it often enough. A vicious cycle.

2. Occasionally I’ll grab some salmon, shrimp, ahi, mahi or halibut when I can find it for $4.99-6.99/lb. Also, I’ve found Costco and those ethnic grocery stores have good prices on their fish and seafood so head there if you’re in the market.

3. If you aren’t a big ham person (as I am, or am not I guess), consider this salmon as part of a festive Easter lunch!

4. Yes, Mom, I’m FINALLY putting a fish recipe on the blog. Can I be your favorite daughter again?

Yes, I used the B word is in this recipe title. But there are healthy fats in the salmon so it’s ok, right?

Maybe they cancel each other out.

This sauce is so good – sweet and spicy and buttery. And super simple to make.

The salmon would be great grilled too! If you have a working bbq. I don’t. Not that I’m bitter or anything.

Enjoy!
Roasted Salmon with Blackberry Jalapeno Butter Sauce

(adapted from Heather Christo, serves 4)

What You’ll Need:

2 pounds salmon fillet

olive oil

sea salt and pepper

1 1/2 cups red wine

1 1/2 cups blackberries

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

3 tablespoons sugar

6 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon sea salt

Instruction

For the Salmon:

Turn oven on to broil. Place salmon on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil for 10-12 minutes or until cooked through.

For the Blackberry Jalapeno Butter Sauce:

While salmon is cooking, heat wine over medium-high heat until boiling and reduce by half. Add blackberries, reduce heat to low and cook 10 minutes. Add jalapeno and sugar and simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until sauce is thickened and shiny. I mashed up the blackberries a bit to make the sauce a littler thicker. Add salt and check for taste. Pour on top of salmon fillets and serve immediately.

TOTAL: $13.75 or $2.29 per serving.

Wondering how on earth I arrived at these costs? Take a look at my shopping guide to show see what I pay for items, per serving, etc.

Nutrition:

424 calories per serving

26 grams of fat

11 carbs

26 grams protein

If you give it a try, have any pics to share, or have a recipe you’d like me to “frugalize” let me know! Find me on Facebook or Twitter.

8 Comments Post a comment

Jennifer M. #

Ok, now I’m intrigued. I haven’t been much of a fish person my whole life – probably for the same reasons as your kids But I know that I should be eating more, especially salmon. Your blackberry sauce might actually get me to try it.

And don’t worry about the butter. A little butter never hurt anyone

April 3, 2012

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thekalechronicles #

I love blackberries. I am going to save this recipe to try during blackberry season.

April 4, 2012

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- Kelly #
  
  Yes! You could try with cherries too.
  
  April 4, 2012
  
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Renee #

Kel, I just bought salmon without anything particular in mind. I’ll try this as it looks delicious! Thanks for adding to the variety of our dinner table.

April 13, 2012

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- Kelly #
  
  I’m honored you would try it! Especially for such a discriminating foodie like you! Enjoy.
  
  April 13, 2012
  
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Laura #

Made this tonight! It was so awesome!

June 12, 2012

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- Kelly #
  
  Thanks Laura for the feedback! It’s one of my favorites too
  
  June 12, 2012
  
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