BBQ Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner for Two

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Sheet pan dinners are one of my favorite week night meals. What could be better than
preparing dinner on a single baking sheet! One pan to wash - yes please!

Pesto Baked Salmon with Couscous and Veggies

One of my goals last year was to become better at meal planning. 
I also tried to eliminate as many processed foods from our diet as I could.
I think I was pretty successful. 

It may seem like I make a lot of sweets around here, but most of the time they are for special occasions or special orders for friends, co-workers and relatives.  Don't get me wrong - I love a cupcake or two, but moderation is key.

I starting using this free printable meal planner and it really helped to keep me focused.
I also have a "What's For Dinner" Pinterest board.

Meal planning has made my evenings much less stressful.  I absolutely hate it when I have to stop off at the grocery store on my way home from work.  I rarely do that any more.

Pesto Baked Salmon is a new to our dinner rotation, but we will definitely be having it at least once or twice a month.  It's healthy, quick and delicious. 

I purchased the frozen Salmon fillets from Costco and I use whole wheat cousous that I buy from a bulk food store in our local farmers market.  I store pasta's, rice and grains in clear glass containers so I can see when I need to add them to my shopping list. I try to purchase organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible.  It's a personal choice that I feel good about.  I put enough poison in my body with all the Diet Coke I drink :)

I'd love to hear how you plan meals for your family and feel free to share some recipes too.

I'm always looking for new ideas!

Pesto Baked Salmon with Veggies

2 Salmon fillets
1 small zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
2 T Pesto
olive oil
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Drizzle olive oil in the bottom of a bake dish or spray with cooking spray.
Place salmon in bake dish and spoon 1 tablespoon of pesto on each fillet; spreading it around to cover.
Place zucchini and tomatoes on top of and around the salmon.  Salt and pepper if desired.
Cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until salmon is cooked through.

While the salmon is baking make the couscous.
In a medium saucepan bring one cup of chicken or veggie stock to a boil.
Remove from heat and add couscous; stir.
Cover the pan with a lid and let it sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

To serve place salmon and veggies on a bed of couscous.
Serves 2-3 depending upon the size of your salmon fillets.

Recipe adapted from Fannetastic Food

Grilled Basil & Lemon Salmon with Tomatoes & Asparagus

Ok, I've been making way too many baked goods lately and my pants are getting tighter, so it's time to change gears and make something a little lighter. I just noticed I made a rhyme - ha ha. I love salmon and this is such a delicious and easy dish to make. I forgot to get asparagus when I was at the store, so I made it without this time, but it was still delish. Give it a try if your pants are getting tight too!

Grilled Basil & Lemon Salmon with Tomatoes & Asparagus

from Tasty Kitchen

4 pieces of Salmon

1/2 stick of butter

4 whole Roma Tomatoes, diced

1 bunch fresh asparagus

1/3 tsp salt

1/3 tsp freshly ground pepper

1 whole lemon, sliced

1 bunch fresh basil, finely chopped

large strip of foil

Mix the chopped basil into the softened butter and set aside.

Lay out foil for each serving of Salmon you plan to make. You can make them individually or put them all together in one large piece of foil like I did.

Place salmon in center of the foil. Put about a tablespoon of the basil butter mixture on top of salmon and press down slightly with a spoon. Sprinkle with pepper. Place 1 to 2 lemon slices on top of butter mixture. Add asparagus to the packet. Sprinkle with diced Roma tomatoes. Salt to taste and grind fresh pepper on top. Seal the foil together to form a foil packet. Place on medium heat grill for 10-15 minutes (in oven cook 10-15 minutes at 375 degrees). Open steaming packet carefully and enjoy.