Salmon with Buttered Almonds

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to "DRSPAGHETI" for this head-scratcher:

If peanut butter cookies are made from peanut butter, then what are
Girl Scout cookies made from?

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            TODAY'S RECIPE
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This combination of sauteing and oven roasting is a technique used by
professional chefs, but it's so simple that any home cook can do it.
Make this dish and you'll be cooking like a pro.

Salmon with Buttered Almonds

4 Tbs (60 ml) butter
1 cup (250 ml) blanched slivered almonds
2-3 lbs (900-1350 g) skinless salmon fillets
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped parsley for garnish

Heat the butter in a large heavy skillet with an oven-proof handle
over moderate heat. Saute the almonds just until they begin to turn
color, about 3 minutes. Season the salmon fillets with salt and
pepper and place them in the skillet. Spoon the almonds and butter
over the salmon. Place the skillet in a preheated 450F (230C) oven
until the fish is firm and flakes easily, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley. Serves 4 to 6.
Received on Thu Nov 11 08:45:36 2004