Did anyone cook last night?

Big_Green_Craig

During last night's hate party, I fired up the Large Egg for some dinner. Since my obesity was brought to my attention,  I opted for a leaner and healthier meal. (thanks to whomever pointed that out) 

I picked up some sockeye salmon from my local store, along with some fresh asparagus. Brought the Egg up to approx 400F and preheated my cast iron. Applied a little bit of evoo to the cast iron and seared the salmon. The fish cooked very quickly at that temp. The asparagus spears were brushed with evoo and seasoned with salt, pepper and a little paprika. 

SGH

Big_Green_Craig said:

I opted for a leaner and healthier meal. 

Don't do this^^^^^^^. Being a man of rather large appetite myself, I prefer the massive man size portions. With that said, the food looks great as always. Solid cook.  

cazzy

SGH said:

Big_Green_Craig said:

I opted for a leaner and healthier meal. 

Don't do this^^^^^^^. Being a man of rather large appetite myself, I prefer the massive man size portions. With that said, the food looks great as always. Solid cook.  

SGH prefers LARGE men...seems legit!

Foghorn

Great cook.

And don't let @SGH goad you into an early heart attack.  He just can't control his own portions and is looking for some company.  I can easily spot this behavior because "it takes one to know one".

cazzy

Looks great Craig!  I would tear that up!

I had a salad for lunch and chicken and veggies for dinner.  I seriously need to start working in some healthier options too. Lol

nolaegghead

@SGH has the skinniest dog in a 10 mile radius.

Foghorn

nolaegghead said:

@SGH has the skinniest dog in a 10 mile radius.

Stealing food from his own dog?  I knew he was a low-down ne'er-do-well, but that takes it down to another level.

SGH

Foghorn said:

  He just can't control his own portions 

It's been a real struggle but I have actually cut down a little as of late. Yesterday when I had dinner I only ate one seafood platter. Brother that's something I never do when eating seafood. I have always been a two platter man at minimum. My little grand daughter said i was getting fat. It kind of hurt my pride so I have been cutting back a little. I don't know if I can keep it up though. It's been killing me. 

nolaegghead

Foghorn said:

nolaegghead said:

@SGH has the skinniest dog in a 10 mile radius.

Stealing food from his own dog?  I knew he was a low-down ne'er-do-well, but that takes it down to another level.

Well, I was trying to imply there are no scraps or leftovers, as SGH is highly efficient eating organism.

Grillin_beers

@sgh do they all cheer when you walk into the grocery store? Just kidding man.  I wish I could eat like you.  My brother eats like that and he is 6'0 155 pounds. I'm pretty jealous.  

Foghorn

SGH said:

Foghorn said:

  He just can't control his own portions 

It's been a real struggle but I have actually cut down a little as of late. Yesterday when I had dinner I only ate one seafood platter. Brother that's something I never do when eating seafood. I have always been a two platter man at minimum. My little grand daughter said i was getting fat. It kind of hurt my pride so I have been cutting back a little. I don't know if I can keep it up though. It's been killing me. 

I hear you brother.  I have a colleague who occasionally brings Krispy Kreme doughnuts to work for a morning meeting.  She saw how many I ate and eventually was bringing 2 dozen just for me and 3 dozen for the other 20 people.  I've told her of my desire to cut down and encouraged her not to bring so many - and that I promised I would let everybody have as many as they want before I go into "eat everything in sight" mode.  Now she brings 3 dozen and I only get 1 or 2 doughnuts.  I find myself just pissed off and frustrated with that and I am actually much happier to just skip it all - so most days that is what I do...

Sorry for the derailment.  Again, the salmon and asparagus look great.  Maybe that's what I'll cook tonight.

YEMTrey

Nice looking cook Craig.  I've been meaning to cook some salmon for awhile now as well.  Wife loves it, but not my favorite.

SGH

Grillin_beers said:

@sgh do they all cheer when you walk into the grocery store? Just kidding man.  I wish I could eat like you.  My brother eats like that and he is 6'0 155 pounds. I'm pretty jealous.  

They sure smile when I walk through the door. You know, I realize that it's unhealth, but I really enjoy eating. I always have. Some folks like to golf, drink or what have you, I like to cook and eat. Heck I live for it. My youngest son is going to be a professional eater as well. He is only about 150 pounds but he can really put it down like ole dad. Kind of proud of him. 

ryantt

maybe it doesn't matter, but I've always been taught to cook skin side down first (grandparents always said that's the way to do it). i was told that when done this way you get the skin more crisp.  does it actually make a difference in the end?  Sometimes the things we are  taught stick with us and they aren't always factual.  

Oh and by the way the food looks awesome. 
 Had to edit stupid AutoCorrect 

cazzy

cazzy said:

Looks great Craig!  I would tear that up!

I had a salad for lunch and chicken and veggies for dinner.  I seriously need to start working in some healthier options too. Lol

I take it back...

It is breakfast if it has an egg, right?

SmokeyPitt

That looks great Craig.  I have never had sockeye before.  I keep hearing about it but I always seem to miss it when it is in season.   I just added it to my Publix shopping list.

I made fried rice and veggies on the Blackstone last night.  I won't pretend it was healthy, there was enough oil, butter, and sodium to choke a horse.  

TexanOfTheNorth

Looks good Craig. We don't do asparagus enough but, do them the same way you did and really enjoy them.

@cazzy... that burger looks great! Damn, I need to get one of those griddles.

SGH

Foghorn said:

I only get 1 or 2 doughnuts.  

I would die^^^^^^^^. There are three things that I can not hold back on when I eat. Oysters, lobsters and donuts. I can make a real a$$ of myself on all three. I don't eat donuts very often for this reason. But when I do, I make it count I assure you. I will eat a dozen real quick just to settle my belly down before I start really eating. I would be scared to say just how many donuts that I could eat in one sitting If I was really hungry. I have ate three dozen before without blinking a eye. I only stopped then because the wife was furious and embarrassed. I'm more than confident that on a good day I could easily eat four dozen without stopping. We are going to have to stop talking about donuts or I'm fixing to blow my diet. Apologies to @BigGreenCraig for straying off of topic. Again, great cook man. 

Legume

Last nights sockeye.  It's my rub smooth, turbinado, ginger powder and then a brush of Yoshidas at the end.  Flesh down 400 direct for 2 min then skin down for a few more.  Served with a spaghetti squash that was tossed with evoo, balsamic, some ground Italian herbs, black pepper and of course a crap ton of freshly shaved Romano (no pics).  Yes, I know the Asian flavored salmon and Italian flavored squash aren't even from the same continent, but bit was good.

johnkitchens

Nice looking cook Craig. 

THEBuckeye

"Since my obesity was brought to my attention,  I opted for a leaner and healthier meal. (thanks to whomever pointed that out) "

Kamado Joe Craig

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Dr. BBQ is not exactly svelte either.

TexanOfTheNorth

THEBuckeye said:

"Since my obesity was brought to my attention,  I opted for a leaner and healthier meal. (thanks to whomever pointed that out) "

Kamado Joe Craig

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Dr. BBQ is not exactly svelte either.

Nor Moe Cason

byrne092

Looks good! 

DMW

Looks great Craig! BTW, I don't hate.

Lit

I think I smelled some Craig roasting last night.

DoubleEgger

I did and it was epic. 

GATraveller

I love Salmon.  Had a freezer full from a trip to Alaska last summer but the kids needed a plug to charge their scooter and decided the freezer wasn't that important.......I cried.

Looks fantastic!

johnkitchens

GATraveller said:

I love Salmon.  Had a freezer full from a trip to Alaska last summer but the kids needed a plug to charge their scooter and decided the freezer wasn't that important.......I cried.

Looks fantastic!

I have a feeling that they will never do that again. 

Dyal_SC

Looks great!!  Need to eat a little healthier myself.  

Big_Green_Craig

SGH said:

Big_Green_Craig said:

I opted for a leaner and healthier meal. 

Don't do this^^^^^^^. Being a man of rather large appetite myself, I prefer the massive man size portions. With that said, the food looks great as always. Solid cook.  

I hear you, maybe this is more your speed. Brought the Mini Max to the office today and grilled up some ribeyes for the office. I'm working towards employee of the month...

tarheelmatt

I feel you!  Need to eat healthy too!  That looks great.