This.
I always keep salmon and broccoli in the freezer, and I usually have some kind of grain like quinoa or rice in the pantry. (You might want to start doing that too because it's life-saving sometimes.)
It works because fish thaws and cooks quickly, broccoli cooks nicely dumped frozen next to the salmon on the pan, and quinoa is ready in 20 minutes.
Oh, oh, this hits the spot.
Here's what you do:
Turn on your "jamming in the kitchen" playlist. Or don't, because your head hurts. Pour a small glass of wine to sip.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Take the salmon out of the freezer, stick it in a ziplock bag, and thaw it in water in the sink.
Answer the phone and talk to your cute man for 20 minutes while you pack for your next trip.
Line a pan with foil. Spray with cooking spray. Stick the salmon, mostly thawed, on the pan. Pour some frozen broccoli next to it. Spray again with cooking spray.
Season the salmon with Trader Joe's 21 Seasoning Salute, because that stuff is the best for when you're not feeling creative and just need something tasty. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the whole pan. Stick it in the oven.
Put 1/2 c. quinoa in a saucepan, then add 1 c. water. Turn the burner on high to get it to boil. Then cover it and turn it on the very lowest setting. Set a timer for 15 minutes and park your ass on the couch with a hot compress over your eyes.
When the timer goes off, the quinoa should be done. Check the salmon. It should be 145 degrees at the thickest part of the meat. (A meat thermometer is the best thing I've ever bought) When the salmon is done, the broccoli is done. Easy.
Plate it, drizzle with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil, and take an Aleve in the middle of the meal.
Toss a small amount of unseasoned salmon to the cat, because she's old and it makes her so happy.
There ya go. I feel so much better. Time to go finish packing.
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