You’ve been there, we all have in one form or another. You’ve invited friends over for a weeknight bite and a sip, but the bossman says, “You know that campaign you were working on for Friday? Guess what? Times change and you will too. It’s due tomorrow.” Sucks to be you is what you’re thinking and then you realize, oh wait, he’s got his coat and his cute little lunchbox his wife packed for him and HE’S the one walking out the door.
But wait! I have friends coming over and I still need to stop by the grocery store for the main dishalish. I still need to grab some vino at the wine store and vacuum the top layer of dog hair off the floor.
What’s a hostess to do?
Take the short cut route and make an elegant dish look hard but when in reality it’s oh so easy.
My secret? It’s all about pairing sweet with savory and the easiest way to do this is with a little ingredient most people think of as the last letter in that dastardly sand of a PB&__. This is where the smoke and mirrors come into play.
Jam, jelly, preserves. Melting a little butter in a saucepan with a high-quality preserve equals instant sweetened flavor and jammy caramelization for poultry, fish or even bacon. Did someone say bacon? Toss in an herb or spice and you have instant awesome sauce.
There are very few jams I will purchase at the grocery store, like maybe two. Most of them have a manufactured taste and I prefer a chunky, real fruit flavor. So the number one jam I buy is Bonne Maman—Four Fruits is my favorite—and that’s the way its been for years. The proof is in my disorganized cupboard where I save the stylin’ jars with their gingham checked lids to store soups and sauces and to use for making and shaking my homemade salad dressings or making quick pickles or jalapenos.
~~~~ GIVEAWAY ~~~~
You know you want some of your own, and I’m going to give you the chance to win some of your own. The folks at Bonne Maman want you to try out their new Golden Plum Preserves and their popular Strawberry and Fig Preserves too.
There are two ways to enter to win:
1. LIKE my photo of Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserve on THIS Pinterest board. Leave your Pinterest username in the comments below (and a let people know you’re on Pinterest :) )
2. For an additional entry sign up for Bonne Maman’s newsletter at the bottom of THIS PAGE and leave an additional comment below.
That’s it. Of course I’d love to know you follow me on all of the social media outlets and of course I want to hear what you think of the recipe, but that’s not required to enter, I just like knowing what you think: the good, the bad and the delicious.
Details: The contest starts November 5th at 12:00 am PST and will end November 15th at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be drawn at random and contacted via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen at random. Winner must reside within the continental US and The prize will be shipped by Bonne Maman. Bonne Maman has compensated me for this post and provided me with samples of the Golden Mirabelle Plum Preserves. All opinions are my own and I’m happy to share this product with my readers.
Good luck friends and happy Monday!
Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserve
Ingredients
- 4 6- ounce Wild Salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 cup Bonne Maman Golden Plum Mirabelle Preserve
- 1/3 cup chopped Marcona almonds
- 1 serrano pepper thinly sliced
- kosher salt and freshly ground peppermint
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
- 4 small cedar planks
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Rinse salmon filets and pat dry with paper towels. Place fish on cedar planks, season with kosher salt and black pepper and put planks on a large baking sheet.
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Melt butter over medium heat in a small saucepan. Add ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add Bonne Maman Golden Plum Mirabelle Preserve to saucepan, mixing well with butter and ginger and cook for 2-3 minutes or until flavors have melded. Remove from heat.
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Coat each filet with at least 2 tablespoons of jam mixture, top with a sprinkling of Marcona almonds and add a few slices of serrano pepper to each filet. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from cedar planks or if you'd like a rustic feel, serve as is with cilantro leaves, lime wedges and additional serrano chili slices on the side.
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Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Liked!
http://www.pinterest.com/averie is my username
And your salmon is gorgeous!
Joanne says
I’m a major fan of the sweet savory salty combo, especially when it comes to salmon and especially ESPECIALLY when it involves a bonne maman jam! This is the good stuff right here.
sara says
liked your photo on pinterest @saramama
Deborah says
Ok, this is seriously calling out to me. Holy yum!!
Michelle S says
I liked you pin on Pinterest and here is my Pinterest username http://pinterest.com/michelles66/
Michelle S says
I receive Bonne Maman’s newsletter by email :)
Sandy @ RE says
Love the sweet and savory flavor with salmon!
Beautiful photography, as always, Heidi!
Ruth Naylor says
I liked this on Pinterest. My username is Ruth Naylor.
Estebandido says
The recipe looks wonderful. I can’t wait to try it.
I did “like” it on Pinterest.
My Pinterest address is https://pinterest.com/estebandido/
ErinK says
Signed up for the emails (I’m not on pinterest-please don’t judge me!), and can’t wait to try this recipe!!i
Auntiepatch says
I liked this delicious recipe on Pinterest. My username is Karen Anderson.
Auntiepatch says
I subscribed to Bonne Maman’s newsletter. Some great recipes on the website! I’ll be trying the Blueberry Crumb Bars tomorrow!
Abby says
LOVE salmon every which way. Liked your photo too :)
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Cookin' Canuck says
What a gorgeous salmon recipe! Do I have to save this for when guests are coming over? Because I’d be happy to eat this at least one a week.
Lisa says
I am excited to try this recipe! Pinned to Pinterest.com/LisaSyverson
Lisa says
Tried this today with a combo of cherry and fig preserves because that’s all I had on hand. It was beautiful and delish! Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Jackie C. says
Liked on Pinterest!
Sarah says
I liked it on Pinterst. @smhuts!
Cassie | Bake Your Day says
Salmon is my favorite and this looks like it was cooked perfectly. These flavors are perfect, too!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
so pretty Heidi! Great sounding giveaway!
Barbara says
I liked your photo on pinterest – user name is Barbara McGlone
Barbara says
I have signed up for Bonne Marie’s newsletter
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I liked the photo on Pinterest! My username is below :)
http://pinterest.com/starrynight1628/
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I subscribed to Bonne Maman’s newsletter.
Jaylene Patelzick says
Heidi ~ Thank you for all your wonderful recipe ideas. I check out your blog almost every week while on break at work to see what’s new. Love all your fresh, flavorful ideas. I’m excited to give this one a try. LIKED! http://pinterest.com/jaybird7
Have a great day!
Heather says
Liked your photo — Heather Goesch (squirrelbread)
All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
I liked the photo on Pinterest.
http://pinterest.com/arethecrumbs/
All That's Left Are The Crumbs says
I signed up for their newsletter.
Julia says
I liked it on Pinterest (ACedarSpoon) http://pinterest.com/juliajolliff/
Looks so good!
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
oh dear heavens, woman.
<3 YUM and gorgeous and YUM
Rachel - A Southern Fairytale says
Rachel Matthews – SthrnFairytale on pinterest
Martyna @ Wholesome Cook says
Unfortunately I am not eligible for the giveaway, but I am going to Pin It anyway because, frankly, those photos look spectacular and the recipe sounds really amazing. I adore mixing jam into savoury dishes, and with Bonne Maman who wouldn’t??
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
I totally repinned this awesome recipe and then saw about liking it. So, you got both ;-)
This totally rocks my world. Looks freakin’ amazing!
Corisa says
signed up with Bonne!
Gwen @SimplyHealthyFamily says
Salmon is one of my fav foods. Pairing it w this preserve sounds amazing!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
My pinterest user name: http://pinterest.com/aleedallas/
Natalya says
Looks amazing!
Lynnsey Mostad says
I’m not one for salmon, but love all of the chicken recipes I have tryed with plum and am going to try this one as it looks pretty delicious! Thank-you!
Jenn G says
I just found your site and love your recipes and photos! Followed you to Pinterest and entered the contest! Sign me, gremlinjenn!
Lily Sheng says
I liked the pinterest photo, I’m at http://pinterest.com/lsloves/
Lily Sheng says
I signed up for their newsletter. Thanks for the giveaway!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Liked your gorgeous photo!
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Aneesa says
I LIKED your photo on Pinterest. My Pinterest page is: http://pinterest.com/aneesalewis/
Aneesa says
I signed up for Bonne Maman’s newsletter.
Cookie and Kate says
I am all about the sweet and savory. My blog may be entirely vegetarian, but learning how to cook fish well is actually one of my goals. I’m really into this salmon idea!
kesha says
I LIKE your photo of Baked Salmon with Spicy Plum Preserve on Pinterest
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kesha says
I signed up for Bonne Maman’s newsletter
Cheryl A says
I love Salmon and want to try this! Cherylaurelio at pinterest
wendy says
this looks over the top delicious. bah come here and cook it for me please.
Barb K says
I Liked your recipe on Pinterest. Under Courtney Anderson.
Barb K says
Already subscribe to the News Letter. Bonne Maman.
Amanda says
Found this after buying some lovely wild caught salmon at the store tonight and was searching Pinterest for new recipes. I pinned it on Amanda Licastro under “recipes.” Yum.
Judy Griffin says
Looks delicious. I didn’t see when to add the ground peppermint. What do you grind the peppermint with?
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Michelle Mercier says
I would like there to be an option of emailing the recipes to yourself.
Adrienne DeAngelo says
I liked your photo on Pinterest, and I joined BM’s mailing list. I think theirs is the best jam for the price. My son loves the strawberry, and I eat just about every other flavor :)
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Kathy says
This recipe turned out great! I have some homemade Plum Butter I made from our plums and I didn’t love it on toast and pancakes as much as Apple Butter so I wanted to be able to use it in a recipe and it turned out really good. I didn’t have cedar planks so I just baked it on a foil lined pan. Quick and easy!
Ashley @ Foodie Crush says
Sounds so delish!