Leftovers Department: What to do with Salmon?

btcg · 03-30-2010, 08:20 AM

My 19 yr old was playing Mr. Mom the other day... quite a surprise. I quickly determined why: his new little girlfriend was over, and he was actually cooking for her. You could have knocked me over with a feather when he actually cleaned up the kitchen afterward... and, yes, did the dishes.

His next proclamation was even more shocking: "We're going to the grocery store... do you want me to pick up anything?" His Mom & I have decided that he must really like this girl.

So, I make him a list, and one item was some salmon. Major mistake, he comes home with a pound and a half.

Anyways, after I smoke it, and get one dinner from it... I've got a ton of salmon to deal with as leftovers. What to do?

Here's my solution, a salmon lasagna:

Step 1: The base, peas, salmon, mushrooms, in an alfredo, reduced...

Step 2: Build the first layer, add the cross sections and top...

Step 3: Build the 2nd layer, cross sections and top, bake...

Step 4: Cool, cut, serve...

The wife really liked this dish. The smokey taste of the salmon really flavored this dish nicely.

Now, if I can just get the boy to try salmon. Maybe if his girlfriend tells him it's good?

BBQ Grail · 03-30-2010, 08:30 AM

What a great idea!

Phubar · 03-30-2010, 08:38 AM

Looks terriffic!

BBQ Grail · 03-30-2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phubar

Looks terriffic!

For some reason I thought of you when I saw this...

Phubar · 03-30-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

For some reason I thought of you when I saw this...

Why...because of the leftovers or the story about BTCG's son?

deguerre · 03-30-2010, 08:58 AM

All that needs is some kicked up a notch apple sauce for a side. Nice solution!

Lake Dogs · 03-30-2010, 09:13 AM

very nice.

thirdeye · 03-30-2010, 09:22 AM

Please explain this leftover salmon?

Seriously, the lasagna looks wonderful. I'll try that soon. I've made salmon manicotti and ravioli a number of times and really like it.

Slow Smoke · 03-30-2010, 09:23 AM

that looks great!! Good thinking

btcg · 03-30-2010, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdeye

Please explain this leftover salmon?

Seriously, the lasagna looks wonderful. I'll try that soon. I've made salmon manicotti and ravioli a number of times and really like it.

WOW! Your dishes look amazing. Hard to believe you'd have any leftovers.

Our situation with our son is changing. he's discovering other foods, finally. For most of his life, he ate from the 3 food groups:

pizza, burgers, and chicken nuggets

He discovered fried shrimp recently, but won't touch salmon.

That leaves nearly a full pound after 1 meal for my 110 lb wife & I to eat: way too much.

I'll have to try the ravioli method next time... sounds like a natural for my little italian wifey. Thank you!

BobBrisket · 03-30-2010, 09:46 AM

Looks fantastic!! I'd hit a few squares.

Most times we go with something like fish tacos or salmon dip with LO's. I'm liking this idea.

bigabyte · 03-30-2010, 03:38 PM

Thanks for sharing, looks like a great idea to me!

btcg · 03-30-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigabyte

Thanks for sharing, looks like a great idea to me!

The base was quite tasty. I had about a half bowl left after finishing, and ate it right outta the bowl. Something about the salmon, peas, and mushrooms in the alfredo that just seem to go well together.

Thank you!

MRI_Guy · 03-30-2010, 05:20 PM

Where I come from - a pound and a half is an appetizer.........

One of the favorites of the MRI_Kiddos is squaw candy Alfredo pasta sauce.

EatonHoggBBQ · 03-30-2010, 05:28 PM

Excellent job.

03-30-2010, 08:20 AM	#1
btcg Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-28-10 Location: North Potomac, MD	Leftovers Department: What to do with Salmon? My 19 yr old was playing Mr. Mom the other day... quite a surprise. I quickly determined why: his new little girlfriend was over, and he was actually cooking for her. You could have knocked me over with a feather when he actually cleaned up the kitchen afterward... and, yes, did the dishes. His next proclamation was even more shocking: "We're going to the grocery store... do you want me to pick up anything?" His Mom & I have decided that he must really like this girl. So, I make him a list, and one item was some salmon. Major mistake, he comes home with a pound and a half. Anyways, after I smoke it, and get one dinner from it... I've got a ton of salmon to deal with as leftovers. What to do? Here's my solution, a salmon lasagna: Step 1: The base, peas, salmon, mushrooms, in an alfredo, reduced... Step 2: Build the first layer, add the cross sections and top... Step 3: Build the 2nd layer, cross sections and top, bake... Step 4: Cool, cut, serve... The wife really liked this dish. The smokey taste of the salmon really flavored this dish nicely. Now, if I can just get the boy to try salmon. Maybe if his girlfriend tells him it's good? __________________ Graduate: Jack's Old South BBQ School, Smokin Triggers BBQ School, Paul Kirk BBQ School Last edited by btcg; 03-30-2010 at 10:36 AM..

03-30-2010, 08:30 AM	#2
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	What a great idea! __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

03-30-2010, 08:38 AM	#3
Phubar somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 04-24-09 Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands	Looks terriffic! __________________ -TG -WGA (3) -UDS (S,M,L) All fueled by [COLOR=lime]Ecobrasa[/COLOR] Coco Briquettes [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2011 - 2012 [URL="http://lowlandsmokers.blogspot.com/2011/06/lowland-smokers-workshop-hei-en-boeicop.html"]Lowland Smokers[/URL] Dutch BBQ Champion 2013 Low 'n Slow WGA Ambassador

03-30-2010, 08:58 AM	#6
deguerre somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-15-09 Location: Memphis, TN...Formerly of Decatur, AL	All that needs is some kicked up a notch apple sauce for a side. Nice solution! __________________ Guerry [FONT=Book Antiqua]Pit Beeatch for Team Munchkin[/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][B]Avatar by Northwest BBQ [/B][/FONT]"...In nature, there are predators. I believe the common denominator of the universe is not harmony, but chaos, hostility and murder..." Werner Herzog

03-30-2010, 09:13 AM	#7
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	very nice. __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

03-30-2010, 09:22 AM	#8
thirdeye somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 01-14-06 Location: At home on the range in Wyoming	Please explain this leftover salmon? Seriously, the lasagna looks wonderful. I'll try that soon. I've made salmon manicotti and ravioli a number of times and really like it. __________________ ~thirdeye~ I Play With Fire and Smoke *Barbecuist ~ Charcuterist ~ KCBS Master Judge & CTC* Big Green Eggs, Big Drum Smokers, Big Chiefs, Weber Smokey Joe "Custom Tall Boy" Oil Patch Horizontal, SnS Deluxe Kettle Visit my Cookin' Site by clicking HERE Barbecue is not rocket surgery “The problem with quotes on the Internet is that it's hard to verify their authenticity” ~ Abraham Lincoln

03-30-2010, 09:23 AM	#9
Slow Smoke Found some matches. Join Date: 03-26-10 Location: Seattle WA	that looks great!! Good thinking

03-30-2010, 09:46 AM	#11
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Name/Nickname : Bob	Looks fantastic!! I'd hit a few squares. Most times we go with something like fish tacos or salmon dip with LO's. I'm liking this idea. __________________ PBC-Courtesy of Poobah, 22.5 Weber Kettles-A, K, DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle Black and Red, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver, Lil' Chief Smoker, Discada Set Up,OKJ Highland Offset. BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment....."You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son :) Miss You, Marty and Bull! RIP

03-30-2010, 03:38 PM	#12
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS	Thanks for sharing, looks like a great idea to me! __________________ Asshattatron Farkanaut, CGCFO Chief Galactic Crockpot Foil Officer *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Are you MOINK Certified?* *Sole recipient of the Silverfinger and fingerlickin Awards!* Don't forget about the Throwdown Thingies! The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club Duh.

03-30-2010, 05:20 PM	#14
MRI_Guy Take a breath! Join Date: 03-24-08 Location: Trollville, WI	Where I come from - a pound and a half is an appetizer......... One of the favorites of the MRI_Kiddos is squaw candy Alfredo pasta sauce. __________________ After tasting my vegetarian/turkey bacon MOINK balls: "I will die before I become a vegetarian" MRS_MRI 1 - WSM, 1 - ECB, 1 - Char Broil Performance Series Grill on Deck, 1 - 18.5" Weber Kettle, 1 - Propane grill/mini-fridge combo, 2 - Propane Turkey Cookers, 1 - Football Grill, 1 - Rectangular Wal-Mart Special, 1 - Terra Cotta Pig I'm going to call Marvin, & one superfast RED Thermapen

03-30-2010, 05:28 PM	#15
EatonHoggBBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-28-08 Location: SW Florida	Excellent job. __________________ John, KCBS/MCBJ

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Trailer and Health Department Question.	Dex	Catering, Vending and Cooking For The Masses.	10	04-02-2011 01:26 PM
Supporting the local Fire Department...	Don Marco	Q-talk	25	10-20-2008 04:51 PM
health department inspection	beam boys bbq	Catering, Food Handling and Awareness	25	06-14-2007 10:57 PM