Chipotle-Sparked Mustard Salmon

Prep/Total time : 30 minutes             Makes 6 servings

6         salmon fillets (4 ounces each)
1/4      cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4      cup prepared horseradish
1/4      cup stone-ground mustard
1/4      teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1          teaspoon minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
 1        teaspoon snipped fresh dill

1 .       Place salmon in a foil-lined 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Combine the mayonnaise, horseradish, mustard, lemon-pepper and chipotle pepper; spread over fillets.
2 .     Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Sprinkle with dill. Yield: 6 servings.

Tips for Buying and Storing Fish:

When buying fresh fish fillets or steaks, look for firm flesh that has a moist look. Don't purchase fish that looks dried out. Whole fish should have bright clear eyes that are not sunken and a firm body that is springy to the touch. Fresh fish should have a mild smell, not a strong odor.

When buying frozen fish, look for packages that are solidly frozen, tightly sealed and free of freezer burn and odor.

Follow these guidelines for how much fish to purchase per person: about 1 pound whole, 1/2 pound pan-dressed or steaks and 1/4 to 1/3 pound fillets.

Fresh fish is highly perishable and should be prepared within a day or two after it is caught or purchased. Freshly caught fish should be pan-dressed, washed in cold water, blotted dry with paper towels, placed in an airtight container or heavy-duty plastic bag and refrigerated.

For long-term storage, wrap fish in freezer paper, heavy-duty foil or heavy-duty plastic bags and freeze no longer than 3 months for fatty or oily fish (such as salmon, whitefish, mackerel) or 6 months for lean fish (such as sole, catfish, cod, orange roughy).

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier