White people need to start holding White people accountable. My patience is becoming more and more challenged by the wider world daily, even by friends or long term acquaintances. I arrive home, my nerves are frazzled, I don’t want to cook! But I do want to eat something amazing and nourishing per usual; eating out can really be a minefield particularly post pandemic. The food is generally so low quality, preparing something quick at home is a safer bet for a person with a sensitive stomach like me. Steakhouse Salmon was born out of a need for speed with respect to the kitchen.
Even as a kid, I always ordered the fish at steakhouses; a whole, grilled rainbow trout garnished with a lemon wedge pleased my palate then and now. The African Heritage Diet recommends consumption of meat or fish only 1 to 3 times a week for optimum health. I find if I eat anymore than that I don’t feel my best.
Stress is as great a contributor to disease as is poor diet and nutrition. I believe racism and the stressors of grappling with discrimination are the true root cause of health disparities among African Americans. This week we observed young Black women taking the time away from their high profile careers for self-care. The women, both brilliant superstars in their chosen fields, determined that their mental health was more important than the work they do. As a result, these women are being subjected to a plethora of public derision primarily from White people. At least one of these outstanding women was raped by a White man, just like my Great-grandmother and countless African-American women before her. In the past we Aunties would have brought our young nieces home to heal, prepared some Steakhouse Salmon, Fried Corn, an updated version of steak frites, Soul Seasoned Fries and a mixed greens salad with dollops of Healthy Ranch-Style Dressing. We would lament, curse, and mourn the violation, the violator. Then in the morning we would rise courageously, to face the day again.
Steakhouse Salmon
Cooks in minutes but tastes like you invested much longer, Steakhouse Salmon will remain on your dinner menu rotation for life.
- Plate or Small Platter
- Paring Knife
- Ramekin or small bowl
- Large Frying Pan
- Tongs
- 1¾ – 2 lbs. Wild Caught Salmon Fillets, Skin on
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Organic Butter
- 1 tsp Organic Horseradish
- ½ Lemon, juiced
- Frontier Co-op Seafood Seasoning
- Jane's Krazy Mixed-Up Salt
- Chef Curlardee Lemon & Herb Seasoning
- Onion Powder
- Salt, to taste
Place the olive oil and butter into the frying pan and heat to medium.
Add the horseradish to the lemon juice in a small bowl. Pour over thawed salmon.
Sprinkle both sides of fish with remaining ingredients. You can allow the fish to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if desired.
Place fish skin side down into the frying pan. Cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side, carefully flipping each piece.
Remove from pan and serve with cavatelli, quinoa, or potatoes; roasted vegetables and a tossed salad.
Once again, your pieces just blow me away. Thank you for that. Although lately I’m blown away by a lot. A black woman was raped by a white man? Did that happen recently? I read the New York Times for my news, and I may have missed that. How horrifying and tragic that would be. All rapes are horrifying and tragic, but that one is particularly disturbing. I try to hold everyone accountable, but I get laughed at a lot, or verbally attacked. I’ve been told to lighten up. How can you?
Thank you kindly. I am specifically referring to Simone Biles here; but sexually assaulted may have been the more appropriate choice of words. Balancing a focus on one or two heavy topics with self-care is critical to my mental health. Apathy is equal to death – choose wisely.
The salmon looks fantastic. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on such a relevant topic.
Thanks Marta.
Thank you for sharing this heartfelt post. And thank you for the salmon recipe. It is most definitely steakhouse quality!
Thank you Lilly! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for sharing; I appreciate your thoughts and candidness. Beautifully cooked salmon!
This was a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Karla.
This salmon was amazing! Even better than the salmon at my favorite steakhouse.
Thank you Tamara!
Thank you so much for sharing on this issue. Making food together is certainly a form of healing, and this salmon is a great example of that.
Thank you Chenee.
The salmon turned out fantastic. Thanks for the recipe and your words!
This salmon was phenomenal. We made this for dinner twice this week!