Blackened Salmon with Rice

2 cups of white rice
2/5 tsp of paprika
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic
1.5 tsp salt
3.5 unsalted butter
1 lemon or lemon juice
1 11oz can of corn
1/2 chopped parlsey
1/2 tsp cayenne

combine paprika, cayenne, thyme, garlic and 1/2 tsp of salt
melt 2.5 butter and lemon juice, stir
dip top and bottom of salmon in lemon juice and then in spices
pan for 2 minutes on each side
transfer to oven on 400 for 8 minutes

Rice: mix rice, parsley, corn, remaining salt and butter

(Complements of Michelle Cherikos)

Salmon

(my kids love this one b/c they get to add the crackers)

1/4 cup of mayo
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp red pepper
4 salmon fillets
2 tsp lemon juice
10 Ritz or club crackers

mix mayo, cheese and pepper
place salmon on foiled lined dish
drizzle salmon with lemon juice
top with cheese mixture
sprinkle with crushed up crackers
bake on 400 for 12-15 mins

(Complements of Michelle Cherikos)

Shrimp with Basil on Fettuccine

1 lb shrimp
6 oz spinach or plain fettuccine
2 teas basil
2 tab butter

Cook pasta as directed
Cook shrimp and basil in hot butter over med high heat for 2-3 minutes
Pour over noodles. Voila!

(Complements of Michelle Cherikos)