Sumptuous (Sickbed) Salmon (With Side of Pretty Pumps)

Sickbed. Really. Sickbed salmon recipe. Really. Right here, right now, with my favorite garnish – dill.

Of course, I wanted something healthy and hardy; I created a brunch-like open face sandwich, with a thick grainy bread, baby spinach, and tomato.

It was prepared in a jiffy, served on a silver platter, and dished up with a saucy side of pretty pumps. What more could you need – besides a couple of dollars and 15 minutes?

I haven’t been eating well, no doubt adding to accumulated fatigue and a nasty cold. But I was craving exactly this, and devoured it as an afternoon breakfast in bed.

Sumptuous Sickbed Salmon – Ingredients

This little recipe isn’t difficult. Not even close. In fact, you could get one of your kids to master it (and love it)!

• 1 portion of fresh salmon
• 1 slice of good grainy bread
• 1 tomato
• A handful of baby spinach leaves
• Dill (glorious dill) for garnish
• Lemon juice (optional)
• Black pepper (optional)
• Dijon mustard (optional)
• Olive oil, butter, or margarine for cooking

Directions

Sauté your salmon in a small pat of butter, margarine, or light olive oil (I used butter this time). Add pepper and lemon juice to your taste. My salmon portion size is about 3 ounces, sometimes 4. Use high heat if you like a nice sear (I do); this takes no time at all.

Your salmon is done in 5 or 6 minutes (max), so toast your bread as you’re finishing it up.

Take the bread out of the toaster. Create yourself an open-face sandwich by layering on spinach leaves and tomato slices.

Place the salmon on top, and garnish with dill. Add more fresh ground pepper if you like, and I also added a dollop of Dijon mustard. (Delish.)

Approximate cost? Salmon: $3, slice of bread, tomato, a few spinach leaves, a sprig of dill – about another $1.50. Quite a yummy meal, all organic (Whole Foods), under $5.

Eh voilà – That’s it!

Silver Platter Service

As I was feeling lousy, I really did put my plate on a faux silver platter and climb back in bed to eat. The New York Times was kind enough to keep me company. When I was finished licking my lips (and feeling a bit better), I naturally felt obliged to go in search of fabulous footwear for this quick-and-easy recipe.

Why not the feel of a Steve by Steve Madden pointed toe pump – in a lovely coral?

Too wobbly for a 4″ heel, or just not your thing for sumptuous salmon? Poke around online (and in your favorite “real” department stores) – you’ll find shades of watermelon, coral, and salmon in wedges, sandals, as well as pumps.

A few more pictures? More reading? Already watching the Oscars? The Red Carpet? Did anyone else notice the lovely salmon (and red) tones at the Golden Globes?

 

© D. A. Wolf