Salmon Recipe for Halloween

Salmon is orange and perfect for Halloween dinners

At the 'Bone Chillin' " Halloween Party, herb crusted salmon was served on top of basmati rice with currants, and cinnamon baked acorn squash with peas and pine nuts on the side. To see how the cutest EVER 'Bone Chillin' invitations were made or to peek at the Elizabethan style decorations, click on the link:

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Salmon facts (according to AOL)

Salmon (especially the wild kind) is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. What's even more exciting is that consuming the pink fish can enhance your beauty. It is one of the best food sources of omega-3 fatty acids, those beneficial fats that enhance our health and appearance by fighting inflammation, keeping our cells supple, improving circulation, and helping our brains function optimally. Salmon is a beauty food because its nutrients play a key role in keeping the skin's outer layer soft and smooth. The omega-3s in salmon reduce inflammation on the cellular level that can cause redness, wrinkles, and loss of firmness.

Crusted Salmon With Herbed Mayonnaise by Colorado Collage

Herbed Mayonnaise:

1/3 cup minced fresh Italian parsley

1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

1/4 cup minced green onions

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoons minced garlice

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

1 cup prepared mayonnaise

Fish:

1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme or 2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 small cloves garlic, peeled

1 1/4 cups fresh white bread crumbs

1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), melted, divided

2 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, 1 piece if available

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup parsley, cilantro, green onions, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, oregano, pepper, and cayenne. Stir until well blended and let stand, at room temprature, 30 minutes, or cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Grease large, shallow baking pan. In food processor or blender, combine 1/4 cup parsley, Parmesan, thyme, lemon zest, and salt. With processor running, drop 2 cloves garlic through feed tube and process until finely chopped. Transfer to large bowl and add bread crumbs. Toss to blend. (May be prepared in advance. Cover and chill overnight. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.) Add 3 tablespoons of the melted butter and toss to combine.

Pat salmon dry and place, skin side down, in prepared pan. Brush with remaining 1 tablespoon melted butter. Pack crumb mixture on salmon. Bake 20-25 minutes or until center is opaque. If crumbs brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil. Transfer to serving platter. Stir mayonnaise into chilled herb mixture and serve on the side.