Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Lemon Basil Salmon with Thai Eggplant Pasta

Hey guys what up in the hizzie? I had a co-worker of Kristy's give me some fresh vegetables today so we are gonna use um!!!

Preheat grill to 350 degrees.

Prep a pan with water for boiling pasta. Set temp to medium high.

Create a rub for the salmon by chopping 1 cup lemon basil and adding it to 1 tbsp olive oil. Rub the salmon all over with the mixture and place in fridge.

I searched online and found a recipe to use my fresh eggplant and my Thai basil, I just added a small twist which was the addition of wheat pasta.

Take 2 cloves garlic and mince, chop 1 large eggplant and 1/3 cup fresh lemon basil and put to the side.

Once the water is boiling add a hand full of wheat pasta and turn down to medium heat, boil 10 minutes (make sure there is going to be about 2 cups of cooked pasta). Once cooked remove from water and place to the side.

Place salmon on grill cook for 10 minutes depending on how thick the salmon is. Once the salmon is started begin the eggplant.

In a large skillet add 2 tbsp olive oil and set to medium high. Once hot add the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes then add eggplant, 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers, and 2 tbsp low-salt soy sauce cook for 3-5 minutes then add the Thai basil and 2 cups cooked pasta, cook 1 more minute mixing thoroughly.

Portion:

Male: 5oz salmon and 1 cup eggplant pasta.

Female: 3oz salmon and 1/2 cup eggplant pasta.

Hooray for fresh home grown veggies, thank you Joan!
~Mario

1 comment:

  1. Who is Joan and how do I get the good fresh veggies from her? I tried with the store bought stuff and it was excuizat, so I do not know what all the rave of Joan fresh veggies is. Don't hold out Lite Tonite, give me the hook up.

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