Where My Cilantro Lovers At?! If you’ve ever drizzled classic Argentine chimichurri over flame‑grilled steak and wished it packed a little more cilantro punch, this recipe is your dream come true. My cilantro‑forward chimichurri still delivers the signature garlicky tang, acidity, and kick of heat, but the herbaceous flavor is amped up with more fresh cilantro than parsley, which is always my preference. 😉 In less than 10 minutes you’ll have a vibrant green sauce that instantly wakes up everything from grilled steak or seafood, to tender roasted veggies. It even makes…
Continue ReadingHow To Roast Salmon So It’s Tender & Flaky
My Go-To Method For Oven-Roasted Salmon If you’ve been here a while, you already know I adore salmon. It’s the ingredient I cook the most and truly feels like a valued member of the Well Seasoned family. It’s about time I share an easy roasted salmon recipe (in case you don’t feel like pan-searing salmon on a stove top) to get you through busy weeknights or to enjoy on special occasions. Pair it with practically any sauce (silky smooth lemon beurre blanc, herby cilantro Chimichurri, or even a drizzle of…
Continue ReadingHow To Make Miso Salmon Bites
We’ve taken one of our most popular salmon dinners—this tender, flaky, oven-broiled miso salmon—and turned it into bite-size pieces that melt in your mouth! These are perfect in rice bowls or served alongside your favorite Asian-inspired side dishes, juicy pork and shrimp wontons or garlicky shishito peppers with soy sauce. These salmon bites require very little hands on prep and cook entirely under a broiler in 5-7 minutes. You really can’t do better than that on busy weeknights! Plus, the quick cook time ensures that the salmon doesn’t overcook. You’ll…
Continue ReadingThe Secret To Cutting Perfect Salmon Bites
The easiest way to cut salmon for salmon bites is to quickly dry cure it to release excess water. This is a simple process that takes about 5 minutes to prep. All you’ll need is fresh salmon, Kosher salt, and granulated sugar. But first, what happens when you dry cure salmon? The salt draws the moisture from the fish (a process called osmosis). The salt helps to denature the proteins in the fish, which is just a fancy way of saying it makes the salmon a bit more firm. The…
Continue Reading20-Minute Chorizo Tacos (Just 4 Ingredients!)
The Easiest Flavor-Packed Taco Filling: Chorizo! Chorizo Tacos are a quick, easy, and affordable meal that is perfect for busy weeknights, and with just 4 ingredients, you’ll definitely be making them on repeat. Spoon the savory, spiced pork into warm corn tortillas, then finish with diced onion, cilantro, a little pico de gallo, and a drizzle of avocado crema—taco night = instantly upgraded! If you’re not familiar, chorizo is a boldly seasoned pork sausage flavored with paprika, garlic, and chiles. For this recipe, use fresh (Mexican) chorizo—loose and crumbly—rather than…
Continue ReadingAvocado Crema: Creamy 5-Minute Taco Sauce
Meet the condiment you’ll want to put on everything. This avocado crema is cool, silky, and bright—ripe avocado and tangy sour cream whip into a spoonable green cloud, lit up with fresh lime and a whisper of garlic. It comes together in 5 minutes flat with no cooking, yet it tastes like you fussed over it for ages. I’ve served this dozens of times drizzled over sizzling tacos, spooned onto tortillas before wrapping burritos, or scooped straight from the bowl with chips. One batch, endless ways to use it. It’s…
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