Sweet and salty, quick and easy

Hey guys! Sorry it's taken me so long to post again. Summer was such a busy time for me, and now that fall has arrived, I finally have some down time. Anyway, I wanted to throw out a quick and easy dinner idea for those nights that you don't have much time, but you still want something filling and delicious. I was inspired by the Caramelized Salmon Skewers recipe in this months issue of Better Homes and Gardens. It sounded delicious but I didn't have all of the ingredients on hand, so I improvised and it turned out D-E-Licious!! I made it for 2 but adjust the recipe accordingly to accommodate your family :o)

Sweet and Salty Salmon

2 salmon fillets (I used fillets of about 1/4 lb each)
1/4 cup store bought caramel ice cream topping
1/2 tbsp honey mustard
1/2 tbsp soy sauce
a squeeze of lemon juice (I'd say I used about a 1/4-tbsp)
salt and pepper to taste

Coat your pan with Pam (or your non-stick cooking lubricant of choice). Heat pan to medium heat.  In a small bowl, mix together the caramel topping, honey mustard, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Rinse your salmon fillets and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Coat the fillets with your caramel mixture (to do this, I just placed the fillets, one at a time, in the bowl and drizzled the caramel mixture on top with a regular spoon). Place in pre-heated pan. Drizzle a spoonful of sauce on top of each fillet. Allow to cook for about 3 minutes and flip. Drizzle the rest of the caramel mixture on top, dividing between the two salmon fillets. Allow to cook for 3-4 more minutes. Remove from heat and allow to rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

It isn't a very good picture but I couldn't wait to dig in long enough to take a better one. ;o)

I hope you enjoy this recipe and come back for more ideas soon!!