Crispy Honey Mustard Salmon, Coconut Milk Rice, and Muffin Frittata
For many students, life is synonymous with busy. Your everyday is a recipe of work and school, with a hint of social life for taste and a drop of sleep as a garnish. The three recipes below are quick thirty-minute dishes that have never failed me and add a small delight to my daily meals.
Crispy Honey Mustard Salmon
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 1 per fillet
Ingredients:
• 1 Salmon Fillet
• 3 Tablespoons of Melted Butter
• 3 Tablespoons of Dijon Mustard
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey
• Panko Bread Crumbs
• Parsley
• Oil
Prep:
• Mix together the Melted Butter, Dijon Mustard, and Honey. Use a brush to coat the non-skin side of the salmon fillet with a generous coat of the mix.
• Mix together the Parsley and Bread Crumbs. Lightly or generously coat the salmon to your liking.
Cook:
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Put the salmon into the oven on top of lightly oiled aluminum foil for about 15 minutes until the salmon is flaky and moist.
Coconut Milk Rice
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Serves: 3-6
Ingredients:
• 3 Cups of White Rice (My preference is a short grain variety)
• 1 13-14 ounce can of Coconut Milk
• (Optional) Shredded Coconut or Coconut Flakes
• 2-3 Cups of Water
• Salt
Prep:
• Lightly coat a pot with oil and mix in the Rice, Coconut Milk, Water, and Salt. You can also add in the Shredded Coconut or Coconut Flakes; save some for garnish later.
Cook
• Heat the mixture over medium-high heat and stir constantly until the mixture begins to simmer.
• Reduce heat to low and cover with a secure-fitting lid and let it cook for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, check to see if the rice needs more water. If there is still a bit of water, let it simmer half-covered for a few minutes.
• Once the rice has finished cooking, turn of the heat, place the lid back on the pot and let it sit for at least 10-15 minutes to help it settle.
• Garnish with Shredded Coconut or Coconut Flakes
Muffin Frittata
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
• 6 Eggs
• ½ Cup of Milk
• Salt and Pepper
• Cheese (Use your favorite, my preference is Asiago)
• Chopped Scallions
• Chopped Peppers, Red or Orange
Prep:
• Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
• Lightly oil or butter a muffin-tin (or cupcake tin) and fill the mixture about halfway full into each cup.
Cook:
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place in the oven for 20 minutes and let it cook until the center is set and springy.
• Let it cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
These three recipes are favorites that I have used on multiple occasions and can be altered and changed easily depending on the ingredients on hand. Regardless of how much time you have, these recipes take a few minutes to prep and are easy to throw in the oven and get a few minutes of R&R during those busy days.
You always have a few minutes to eat better every day. As always, engineer those recipes and enjoy good eats!
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