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2 Ways to Season Salmon for more Flavor!

by Lindsay Cotter · 09/19/2014

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A few weeks ago I had someone ask me what I thought was the most important meal of the day. I assume most people would say breakfast, because that’s what they are used to hearing. And while I do think it’s a very important meal, I have to be honest…

I am going to go with what works best for us. I say we should let it be dinner. And Let is be a FLAVORFUL dinner.

Here’s a favorite –> Chardonnay Cedar Plank Cranberry Chipotle Sizzlefish Salmon

cranberry chipotle salmon (4 of 1)

 Chardonnay Cedar Plank  Salmon with Chipotle Cranberry Relish

For the Sauce:

  • 1 cup cranberry jam, relish, or preserves (I use a cranberry fig combo)
  • 1/4 cup balsamic glaze or vinegar sauce
  • 1 canned chipotle pepper, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1-2 tsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Combine all your ingredients together in a bowl. Warm in microwave or on stove for a few minutes, just so it mixes well. Then add to your salmon before grilling or top it after grilling, your choice. Season with salt to taste.

If you think about it, dinner is where we should feel the least rushed. We should feel relaxed and eager to REFUEL/NOURISH those serotonin levels. Well, in my opinion. Although, it also depends on the person and their lifestyle.

In our house, dinner is usually our biggest meal and often (but not always) involves good carbs.

Grilled Lamb with Turmeric and steamed spinach

I mean, cavemen didn’t plan overnight oats for the next morning, did they? Haha. Okay that’s a little extreme, but you get my point. And don’t worry, I still love my overnight oats.

But here’s what I’m asking, what I’m pondering.

Are we too hyper focused on FOOD? Should we drop the most important meal idea?

food funny

Maybe the answer is Yes to the first question and No the second question. Maybe we should focus on what MAKES us FEEL the best, and you know what? Only YOU can determine that most IMPORTANT meal.

Let it be…

Here’s what were eating for Dinner tonight at our house. You’re welcome to come!

Cinnamon Salted Rubbed Salmon

Ingredients

  • 1/2 to 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 tsp each of black pepper and sea salt
  • 2 salmon fillets

Directions:

Thaw out your salmon fillets and set aside. Heat large skillet on medium. Add in your butter and spices. Make sure the butter and spices are mixed well in pan. Then add your salmon fillets with skin side up so that the flesh part of the fish gets coated with butter. Pan fry for 8-10 minutes on medium. Serve with steamed greens and mashed cauliflower or potatoes.

Makes about 2 small fillets.

Oh and just so you know, this is why we love to add cinnamon to our omegas.

Cinnamon –– Not only good in a roll, it is an antioxidant that supports healthy blood sugar levels, good brain function and (great news for cold season) helps to prevent and fight colds! There is a history of cinnamon aiding in fighting infections and even some types of cancer.

Source :: Mountain Rose Inc and Wellness Mama

Thank you Laura for letting me share my strange but good sizzlefish recipe we created last week!

Okay, what’s your most important meal?

 

Cheers!

LC

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Hi, y'all, I’m Lindsay Cotter, a Nutrition Specialist with a focus on Gluten Free eating. I love creating delicious nourishing food that anyone can enjoy.

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  1. Cassie says

    09/26/2014 at 9:41 PM

    I made this last weekend!! Loveeeed it!

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  2. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats says

    09/23/2014 at 11:01 PM

    Cinnamon is my favorite! This sounds lovely.

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    09/23/2014 at 5:00 AM

    Wow that sounds like such an interesting combo (salmon and cinnamon) but it looks really amazing! Can’t wait to give it a shot. Thanks for sharing!
    -Nicole
    www.lungesandlace.com

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  4. Cat Neligan says

    09/22/2014 at 7:55 AM

    What a great combo! I basically add cinnamon to everything these days, but I have yet to venture to salmon – this is the next delicious frontier!

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  5. nick @ best bodybuilding supplements for men says

    09/22/2014 at 5:04 AM

    Cinnamon is my favorite !! Yumm!!
    I love this awesome idea of Cinnamon on salmon
    Great !!!

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  6. jill conyers says

    09/22/2014 at 4:24 AM

    Hyper focused? That WAS me. No longer my friend. Realized what I was doing and stopped!

    Cinnamon on salmon does sound strangely good 🙂

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  7. Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious says

    09/21/2014 at 8:09 PM

    Cinnamon on salmon is an awesome idea! Crap…I already ate all the salmon & now I really want to try this!

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  8. Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says

    09/21/2014 at 5:27 AM

    I put cinnamon on everything- not everything, because I’ve never put it on fish before. I love this idea!

    I’m not totally convinced that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I go back and forth whether I eat it or not, and honestly, I feel better and more balanced throughout the day when I don’t. I think lunch is the most important- dinner is always small for me.

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  9. She Rocks Fitness says

    09/20/2014 at 1:08 PM

    I LOVE dinner and being able to sit on the couch without my phone and computer and FULLY enjoy my meal…I never thought of adding cinnamon to fish…Interesting! Hope you’re having some downtime this weekend! XO

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  10. Kierston says

    09/20/2014 at 7:36 AM

    Love this combo! It sounds so savoury!

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  11. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    09/19/2014 at 10:45 PM

    YES! well, monday- Friday, dinner is my most important/focused meal because I’m not at my desk at work, rushing to a meeting etc- so in that context, it definitely is. On weekends, I love a lazy breakfast though.

    Cinnamon and salt is a pefect duo together and on salmon- I need to try it out!

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  12. Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says

    09/19/2014 at 8:05 PM

    I know it’s cliche but mine is breakfast. It’s my fav 🙂 If I had someone cooking me a lovely dinner like this one though I might change my tune!!

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  13. GiGi Eats says

    09/19/2014 at 6:49 PM

    DINNA!!!!! DINNNNAAAAA!!!!!! My favorite and most important meal of the dayyyyy!!! I am a BACK LOADER lmfao!!!

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 8:20 PM

      heck ya! load er up! #FISHY

      Reply
  14. Katie says

    09/19/2014 at 5:35 PM

    I wish I could get my family to eat fish. this looks amazing but I hate the idea of cooking two different meals. Any suggestions?

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 7:07 PM

      I have a chickpea and fish cake with garlic and zucchini. I wonder if they’d eat that. Or have you tried my salmon black bean enchiladas?

      Reply
  15. purelytwins says

    09/19/2014 at 5:29 PM

    dinner is our biggest meal 😉 glad you love it too because we are coming over!! xoxo

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  16. Becki @ Fighting for Wellness says

    09/19/2014 at 4:38 PM

    I agree with you. I don’t eat at traditional times, partly because of my schedule, so the most important one for me is always the one I’m about to have, haha.

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  17. Megan @ All That Glitters says

    09/19/2014 at 3:00 PM

    I’m going to go with dinner too. Mostly because I forget breakfast way to often and my lunch is usually taken over with blogging and playing with my pup. Haha! That salmon looks SO good! I’ll have to try it:)

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 3:11 PM

      haha pup play time is crucial!

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  18. Sarah says

    09/19/2014 at 2:08 PM

    I don’t think I have ever had cinnamon on fish but I have to say it sounds good! Can’t wait to try it!

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  19. Nicole @ Fitful Focus says

    09/19/2014 at 2:08 PM

    Every meal is an important meal ;-P! And I’ve never tried cinnamon on fish before, but I can’t wait to!

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  20. shashi @ runninsrilankan says

    09/19/2014 at 1:47 PM

    I love Cinnamon and I love salmon but I have never had them together – now am itching to try!
    Lindsay – I used to be (and like to think under the busy-ness I still am) a “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” person – but these last few weeks – it’s dinner that has taken center stage – I am working on shedding my old, convoluted notions that dinner should be the lightest, least important one. Your post is well timed, my friend – pretty cool how God works huh? 🙂 Thank you and have a wonderful weekend.

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  21. Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says

    09/19/2014 at 1:08 PM

    Ummm, I think all of the meals are important to me?? But mostly breakfast and dinner. And I can’t wait to make this recipe!

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  22. Chris says

    09/19/2014 at 12:55 PM

    Wow, cinnamon on salmon? That’s interesting! I love salmon and try to have it at least once a week. Can’t say I’ve ever tried cinnamon on it. Actually, I can barely imagine the taste. I think I will have to try it… I’m curious!

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  23. Heather @ FITaspire says

    09/19/2014 at 12:42 PM

    Mmm..simple and sounds delicious. We will be making this one!

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  24. Missy says

    09/19/2014 at 12:00 PM

    Whoa that was click bait for me… cinnamon salted salmon???
    I gotta try this. Ive never had cinnamon savory anything!
    How did you think of it?

    Ps — HUGE fan of dinner.

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  25. Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says

    09/19/2014 at 10:16 AM

    Hmmm, that’s a toughie! I’d probably say dinner is my most cherished meal … if that counts? We all get to sit down as a family and talk about our days. And it pretty much always involves vegetables which is super important to me! Haha.

    Good stuff to know about cinnamon! Good thing I put it in pretty much everything and anything I can! Love the stuff.

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  26. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

    09/19/2014 at 9:51 AM

    I’m gonna go ahead and say every meal is the most important! They all hold their weight in keeping us at our best health.
    I’ve never thought to put cinnamon on salmon before! I’m a total cinnamon nut so I bet I’d like it.

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 3:09 PM

      i think you would too! let me know if you try it ang!

      Reply
  27. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    09/19/2014 at 9:24 AM

    I was just telling Justin last night how I’ve been in the mood for salmon. This recipe sounds like the perfect and easy way to go. I’m SO intrigued by adding in some cinnamon. I would have never thought of that, but I bet it tastes amazing!

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 2:27 PM

      oh yay! perfect preggo craving

      Reply
  28. Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says

    09/19/2014 at 9:01 AM

    Over the last year I’ve started making lunch my biggest meal and found it helps so much with my afternoon and late night munchies. But dinner is definitely the meal we put the most work into… ideally, I have leftovers for lunch the next day, but that doesn’t always happen. Cinnamon and salmon sounds like a delicious combo!

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 3:11 PM

      i think mom’s have it harder at dinner, for sure!

      Reply
  29. Kim says

    09/19/2014 at 8:54 AM

    Oh – I know Chris and Hunter (my salmon eaters) would love that salmon!!!
    I agree about dinner being the most important because, for us, it is the only meal that we all eat together and that time around the table is as important as the meal itself!!!

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  30. Katie @ Gettin' My Healthy On says

    09/19/2014 at 8:30 AM

    I’ve never considered cinnamon on fish! Very intriguing.

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  31. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    09/19/2014 at 8:18 AM

    Cinnamon is my life!
    Breakfast is the best and then dinner for me. Lunch is such a sham though…it’s boring 😛

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  32. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    09/19/2014 at 7:48 AM

    Once upon a time I almost never ate breakfast. Now I can’t fathom making it until lunch, heck 8 am without eating. But dinner can’t be skipped either! Hmmm maybe I just like to eat 😉 And yes on the cinnamon!

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 2:25 PM

      amen to that! haha

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  33. Brittany says

    09/19/2014 at 7:44 AM

    Love how simple this salmon sounds. I’m a cinnamon fanatic so I’m sure I’d like the flavor. I make a pumpkin spice salmon — it sounds strange but it’s really good too!

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 1:14 PM

      oh you must share that recipe! would love to try it. Have you tried sizzlefish yet? if not, we need to make that happen!

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      • Brittany says

        09/19/2014 at 2:25 PM

        Here you go — http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2013/11/pumpkin-spice-salmon/

        No, I haven’t tried Sizzlefish yet!

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  34. misszippy says

    09/19/2014 at 7:42 AM

    I just made Sizzlefish salmon with cinnamon the other day! It was fantastic!

    Wow–tough question on the most important meal. New data is saying breakfast isn’t quite as important as we thought, but…I still sleep better when I know my kids have headed out the door with a good meal in their bellies. And I love breakfast post-workout. But dinner has its role, too, especially as a meal for the entire family to gather. They are all important, no?

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  35. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    09/19/2014 at 7:32 AM

    Just when I thought I’d added cinnamon to everything… you prove me wrong. Haha! I’m going to try this… probably tomorrow. Or I may just show up at your door. Be warned. 😉

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 2:11 PM

      do it! bring your waffle maker too

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  36. Hayley@healthyregardshayley says

    09/19/2014 at 7:23 AM

    Ah my favorite way to eat a good piece of fish is simple salt and pepper, keeping it simple with a sprinkle of cinnamon sounds wonderful and still simple enough to enjoy the good fish!

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 1:15 PM

      yep, totally! we think alike

      Reply
  37. Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says

    09/19/2014 at 7:19 AM

    GIRL. You’ve got me on this one. Cinnamon and fish are definitely not a combo I’ve had before but both hold a special place in my heart and both are always in my kitchen (or else I panic a little) so I’m going to try this! And if it weren’t for the geographical distance, I’d be over for dinner in a heartbeat. Happy Friday! 🙂

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 2:06 PM

      i know, we need to change that someone. half texas half canada, yes?

      Reply
  38. Maureen says

    09/19/2014 at 7:14 AM

    I have never tried cinnamon on fish, but you make it sound delicious! I believe that lunch is the most important meal because it fuels for for such a long portion of the day…but I guess I could say the same about breakfast.

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 1:59 PM

      i like lunch too! you can have wine. LOL! jk

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  39. Jen says

    09/19/2014 at 6:35 AM

    This looks good!! I’m a big fan on cinnamon, so I must try it! Breakfast food is my favorite, so I’d be inclined to say breakfast. However, I’ve been enjoying dinner lately because I actually do have time to make something warm and delicious and just site and enjoy it. 🙂

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  40. Tina Muir says

    09/19/2014 at 6:31 AM

    Oh, I LOVE my dinner! And I agree, it is extremely important, which is why most of my recipes are recovery dinners, stuffed with ingredients that are known for their anti-inflammatory responses….as is salmon a recovery food. You and the kiwi need to meet up with me and S….he needs a nickname….any ideas? :p

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  41. CARLA says

    09/19/2014 at 6:23 AM

    I OBSESSSSED over your dinner pic from last night on facebook!
    I wanted to come and crash yer leftover SIZZZLEFISH night.

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 6:51 AM

      let me know if you want to try it!

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  42. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    09/19/2014 at 6:22 AM

    I say EVERY meal is important — no skipping! Breakfast is definitely my favourite, though. And you’ve got me so torn with this recipe… On the one hand, I adore cinnamon. On the other hand… fish 😛

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 6:24 AM

      LOL! i thought of you. it would work well on a roasted chicken or pork.

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  43. Nicole says

    09/19/2014 at 6:18 AM

    Yum! Cinnamon is my favorite spice – I put in my coffee, smoothies, on toast, in oats, and have used as a rub on meat/fish.

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 2:25 PM

      ahh i like your style nicole!

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  44. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    09/19/2014 at 6:12 AM

    omg this sounds ridiculously good!!

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  45. Renee @ Bendiful Blog says

    09/19/2014 at 5:54 AM

    Get in my belly! This sounds heavenly. I like all my meals haha, they are all important.

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  46. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    09/19/2014 at 5:50 AM

    For me it depends on the day, but breakfast or lunch are the two meals that feel most important and lunch is usually the least rushed because I eat while my son is still at preschool. Dinner is he busiest time of day and the most stressful for me with homework, cooking, cleaning bath time and laundry to take care of, and my husband isn’t home yet. It’s all about the kids at that time! So my mind is not really on my food and it’s usually shoveled in quickly unfortunately.

    The fish idea looks awesome and I may try it today for lunch since I do salmon often 🙂

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    • LCCotter says

      09/19/2014 at 6:23 AM

      yes, i totally get that. Mom’s have it different, for sure.

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  47. meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says

    09/19/2014 at 5:47 AM

    Hmm, I think all of mine are important because I am super cranky if I don’t eat a good meal every few hours lol. I often think of breakfast as most important yet dinner is probably my largest meal, I have learned to look forward to my lunch (never used to like lunch ideas) and dessert is a must every night for me too. I can’t recall the last evening that didn’t involve dessert.

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  48. Linda @ Fit Fed and Happy says

    09/19/2014 at 5:45 AM

    Oh, I’ve never had salted cinnamon before…only sweet cinnamon stuff. Thanks for the idea.

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  49. SuzLyfe (@suzlyfe) says

    09/19/2014 at 5:39 AM

    My most important meal is any meal that I am about to have!! Haha. I don’t think that any of them are more important than the other–they should all be taken seriously and taken pleasure in. Otherwise, wise are you eating them? I don’t mean that they all have to be perfect, but I don’t see any o fmy meals as throwaway meals.
    Interesting combo, btw. I will have to see what I think. I don’t often use cinnamon with fish, but I suppose that since it does have similar notes to cumin that it would work much the same!

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