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Holiday Dinner: Salmon Filets

Easy and Delicious Celebration Menu

By Linda Larsen, About.com

Salmon Special Dinner

Salmon Special Dinner

Linda Larsen
Did you know that you should eat a fatty fish like salmon, tuna, or mackerel at least once a week? Not that holiday season is the time to think about nutrition, but it's nice to know that these fancy menus can also be good for you. I have a menu using Salmon Steaks. This one uses salmon fillets.

Now you can make this even easier and buy No Name Salmon Filets (I find them about half this price in my local big-box supermarket.) Or buy fresh filets and prepare them according to my recipe.

Since the potatoes should be made ahead of time, and the tart is a do ahead project too, this is one of the easiest entertaining menus ever. The salmon takes just a few minutes to prepare. And it's so delicious! Enjoy.

Holiday Dinner Menu: Salmon Filets

  • Mini Cranberry Filo Shells
    These tiny little tart shells are the perfect tidbits to whet your appetite. And they're beautiful and easy to make.
  • Baked Honey Mustard Salmon Filet
    I love this simple recipe. Honey mustard, lemon, and thyme add the perfect flavor to tender and moist individual salmon fillets.
  • Herbed Spinach Salad
    Make the dressing ahead of time and let it mellow in the fridge before you top tender spinach leaves. You could add purchased shredded carrots and cabbage to the salad instead of the olives, celery, and grape tomatoes, as I did.
  • Baked Stuffed Potatoes
    Stuffed potatoes are such a special dish. Not many people make them anymore, so they're a real treat. You can make them ahead of time and chill, well covered, in the fridge. Then bake as directed, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time.
  • Angel Cheesecake Pie
    This showstopper is like a cross between a cheesecake and a fluffy whipped cream pie. Your guests will swoon!

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