This salmon entree is a crowd pleaser and easy to make. No matter what you do, you really can’t mess it up (unless you really overcook the salmon.) It works well for a couple, a family, or a big group. I even made it for a birthday party with 15 people once (I called all the good grocery stores in town, shopping for the cheapest salmon. No surprise, I found it at Fairway). The simple steps are below:
Ingredients (serves 3 to 4):
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.40.29 PM ingredients](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.40.29-PM.png)
I know, I know, I know. WEIRD ingredients. But, *BIG BUT* it works. Works like butta.
* 1 1/2 pounds of salmon
* 1 tablespoon of wasabi paste
* 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
Directions:
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.40.54 PM Salmon](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.40.54-PM.png)
Wild salmon is my go-to fish. Check out this vibrant colorful filet! DELISH!
* Spread the wasabi paste over the salmon
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.41.04 PM Wasabi](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.41.04-PM.png)
What did the sushi say to the bee? (Whassu-bee?)
* Use a spoon to massage the soy sauce into the salmon
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.41.10 PM Soy](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.41.10-PM.png)
Soy sauce. Looks like a big piece of sashimi.
* Coat the salmon in the mayonnaise. The mayo helps lock in all of the wasabi and soy sauce flavor.
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.41.15 PM mayo](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.41.15-PM.png)
MAYO?!?!?! Yep! As much of a health nut as I am, I die for mayo. Not on sandwiches (barf), but on things like this recipe and mixed with ketchup for fries, I am a goner. LOVE.
* Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cook for 20-25 minutes for a true medium rare (depending on the thickness of the filet).
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.41.28 PM finale](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.41.28-PM.png)
TADA
![Screen shot 2012-09-26 at 7.41.37 PM upclose salmon](https://josiegirlblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Screen-shot-2012-09-26-at-7.41.37-PM.png)
Serve with a big green salad, and quinoa (or rice), and you have yourself a winning meal!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend. We are off to Maine for the wedding of one of my besties. 5 1/2 hour drive each way with the two kiddos. Serenity now! Have a great weekend!
looks delish! good luck on your trip.. ughs.
trip went well, Thank you!
wass-sup-bee?
I know two jokes — that is one of them.
Looks so easy to prepare and the ingredients for the marinade are easy to find. Looks real delicious! Thanks for the share Ms. Josie Girl Blog.
Thank YOU!!!! Glad you think it looks good!