Monthly Meals: Oregano Crusted Grilled Salmon topped with Sun-Dried Tomato Butter, Smashed Potatoes with Chives, & Lemon Pepper Broccoli

     The other day the hubby and I were watching Giada make this salmon that looked amazing from "Giada at Home" on the Food Network.  So I looked up the recipe and made if for tonight's meal! Oh, it was delicious! So simple and easy! Hope you try this recipe, it's a keeper!

Salmon recipe from the Food Network

Smashed Potatoes from  The Pioneer Woman Cooks

Ingredients:

Salmon

1 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper

1/2 tsp dried oregano

2 TBsp olive oil

Four 6oz center-cut salmon fillets

Butter

1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)

3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil & herbs (drained and sliced)

1/2 tsp dried oregano

3/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

How to make it:

For the salmon, sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.

Drizzle with olive oil.

Place a grill pan over medium heat or preheat your grill.

Grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until cooked through.

For the butter, in a bowl of a food processor, combine the butter, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, salt and pepper.

Blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped.

Place in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.

Serve the salmon with a dollop of the sun-dried tomato butter on top and ENJOY!