HONEY GLAZED SALMON WITH QUINOA ENJOY DAN:

       HONEY SESAME GLAZED SALMON WITH QUINOA by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

FOR THE GLAZE:

4 salmon fillets, skin on

1/4-cup honey

1/3-cup light soy sauce

1 teaspoon EACH garlic powder, ginger powder and Old Bay seasoning

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

GARNISH:

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

QUINOA:

1 Cup quinoa

2 cups of water.

Cook according to package directions:

DIRECTIONS (PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 400 F)

1.   Cook quinoa according to package directions.

2.   Fluff and set aside.

3.   Combine all the ingredients for marinade in a bowl; whisk until well combined.

4.   Place the marinate in a Zip-loc bag.

5.   Add fish and squeeze to completely coat the salmon.

6.   Place in the refrigerate and let them marinade for 4 hours.

7.   Remove the salmon from the Ziploc bag and reserve the marinade.

8.   In a skillet over medium-heat; simmer marinade for 4-5 minutes.

9.   Set aside.

10.                Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet over high heat when sizzling.

10  Add the salmon skin-side down and fry for 2-3 minutes.

11  Baste the salmon some of the cooked glaze, cover with sesame seeds.

12  Place the salmon in a prepared baking dish in the preheated oven.

13  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until salmon is flakey.

14  Serve with quinoa.

ENJOY DAN:                                            SING SONGS AND EAT FISH!!