Bacon & Brown Sugar Crusted Salmon

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pancetta provides a similar flavor profile.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a bowl, mix salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, dried Italian herbs, and brown sugar.

Add olive oil to the mixture to create a paste.

Spread about a teaspoon of the paste onto each salmon fillet.

Place the salmon fillets in a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

In a food processor, combine cooked bacon and garlic, adding olive oil to create a bacon puree.

Spread the bacon puree evenly over the salmon fillets.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the bacon is done and the fish is cooked through.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sweat down whole garlic cloves and diced onion.

Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to the pan.

Pour in white wine and add half a chicken bouillon cube.

Add water and dried Italian herbs, along with red pepper flakes and granulated garlic.

Once boiling, add instant rice and frozen turnip greens, stirring until combined.

Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and mascarpone cheese to the risotto mixture.

Slice scallions on the bias for garnish.

Remove the salmon from the oven and check for doneness.

Plate the risotto, top with scallions, and add a squeeze of fresh lemon.

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