This salmon is perfect for days when you don’t feel like dealing with a grill or cleaning pots and pans. Pop it in the oven and enjoy the juicy, tenderness of a salmon fillet soaked in Asian-inspired flavors.
This past weekend was spent visiting Christian in Gainesville, which is always a nice little getaway from Tampa, as it brings me back to my college days (which I miss so dearly). Since Christian was on the football team all throughout college, and for the last almost three years we’ve been together, this weekend was special because it was the first time we’ve enjoyed a football tailgate and watched the game together. I’m used to seeing him in his uniform on the field, so it was a little bittersweet for us both!
We spent the day hopping between tailgates, catching dinner in midtown (Pita Pit for me, pizza for Christian) then finally landing at The Swamp Restaurant to watch our Gators play. A couple of vodka tonics + lime and we were set.
Weekends like this make me miss college life so, so much. Despite having memories of dreading a long night of studying or getting so ridiculously worked up over an upcoming exam, I would go back in a heartbeat. I will never forget my experience at the University of Florida. The long, hot days spent in the Florida sun watching football and singing “We are the Boys” with my 90,000 family members. Girls’ nights in watching movies and eating fro-yo. Crazy nights out dancing up a sweat. Oh yeah, and that time I met the love of my life.
Ok, I’ll stop. The nostalgia-meter was on high this weekend, if you can’t tell.
Sunday was spent relaxing, having lunch with Christians parents, going on a long bike ride, and of course, eating. I decided to cook us dinner instead of eating out, and since his kitchen isn’t exactly fully equipped, I had to make something really easy. He loves my salmon, so that was a no-brainer. It’s so easy and so, so flavorful. I always marinade it for a few hours before baking, which lets the juices and flavors soak into the fish, making for a tender, succulent result.
I always use the same combination for my salmon marinade, which was inspired by the queen… Ina Garten (duh).
This was a quick go-to for me in college, and since I didn’t have access to a grill (and never had a grill pan until after I left), I would often improvise with my oven. I always love pairing salmon with sweet potato, and since fall is right around the corner, I decided to also add squash into the mix: butternut and yellow.
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Marinade inspired by this recipe.
Join the conversation:
What do you miss most, or think you’ll miss most, about college?
What was (or is) a go-to dish you made (or make) in college?
sarah says
Oh yum! I am soo happy it’s football season again…went to the game on Friday, go Bulls!
The Blissful Balance says
ME TOO. I just love the feeling of (almost) Fall and football
Kristen says
Awww I hear you on the college stuff! I would go back in a heartbeat as well. I went to the University of Pittsburgh and every time I go back to Pittsburgh I get so nostalgic. Glad you had a fun weekend though!
The Blissful Balance says
I know its so bittersweet! Thanks Kristen
Jess @hellotofit says
I love any sort of salmon dish. Looks like you had a fun weekend! I’m officially ready for fall.
The Blissful Balance says
Meeee too I have my pumpkin candles already lit haha!
Carly says
yum!! This salmon looks so good. I make a sweet glaze for mine that has cinnamon, cayenne, maple syrup and a few others that is so good, but I’m always looking to switch it up! Thanks for sharing
The Blissful Balance says
MMM that sounds awesome!! I’ll have to try it!
Georgie says
Ina is the queen of all queens!
I haven’t had salmon in way too long and this recipe might just change that
I went back to my college town this summer and totally felt the nostalgia! It’s bizarre to think that that part of our lives is behind us, but cheers to more awesome things to come!