OUR KIDS FAVORITE MEAL | A SIMPLE FISH RECIPE WITH DELICIOUS SIDES!

Our kids LOVE this simple to make meal (as well as helping to prepare it). We invite you to join us in the kitchen as we make a delicious Fish Recipe served with a simple Basmati Rice and absolutely perfect Asparagus! This recipe is filled with so many incredible flavors that it has become a staple for our family to enjoy - We hope it'll be one your family enjoys as well!
Love,
Chad + Erin
🐟 Steelhead Trout or Salmon
⏲️ Prep: 10-15 minutes | Bake Time: 12-15 minutes
Start by Preheating the Oven on Broil on High.
Using a baking sheet, line sheet with parchment paper to lay fish filet on.
1. Begin by slicing lemons which will be used later to hold butter on the filet.
2. Zest both an orange and a lemon to get about a tablespoon of each (to apply later)
3. Dry the fish filet using disposable paper towel.
4. Dash a consistent amount of salt all across the top of the filet (about 2 tablespoons)
5. Next, sprinkle a teaspoon of both garlic and onion power across the filet.
6. Crack black pepper consistently overtop the filet.
(These dry ingredients/seasons will act like a dry rub)
7. Next, take a tablespoon of minced garlic and spread across the filet.
8. Take Orange and lemon zest and sprinkle evenly across the filet.
9. Using 1 stick of butter, cut into tablespoon slices and lay consistently across the filet (this will help act as a glaze)
10. Using sliced lemons from Step 1, lay lemon slices overtop butter slices (this will hold the butter in place while cooking)
- After cooking, remove lemons from fish and try to collect juices to pour overtop of the cooked filet.
- Let rest for 5-10 min before serving
🍚 Basmati Rice
⏲️ Prep: 3 min | Bake Time: Around 30 min
1. Use 3 cups of Chicken Broth into a large pot.
2. Add 1 and 1/2 cups of Rice into the large pot.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of butter into the large pot.
4. Add a sprinkle of salt into the large pot.
- Set to boil on stovetop. Once it begins to boil, turn heat to low, cover with lid and let rest for 20 min.
- Prior to serving, add a squirt of lemon juice to the rice.
🟩 Asparagus
⏲️ Prep: 5 min | Bake time: 10-15 min in oven at 400°.
1. Slice bottom of asparagus off.
2. Put asparagus into gallon sized resealable bag
3. Add about 4 tablespoons of melted butter into bag.
4. Mix in about 2 teaspoons of freshly ground black pepper.
5. Add a teaspoon of salt
6. Add a teaspoon of garlic powder.
7. Add a teaspoon of minced garlic.
8. Squeeze in about 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
- Mix ingredients in the bag until asparagus is mixed with everything else.
- Lay asparagus side by side on a tray lined with parchment paper.
9. Cook in over at 400° for 10-15 minutes.
10. Once out of the oven, sprinkle parmesan cheese over top of asparagus and let melt.
When all is prepared - SERVE AND ENJOY!
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[@sheriturner6118]

Erin you are such a sweet, patient and wonderful Mom. The girls are precious and great helpers.

[@gigimcbride917]

I made this meal after watching this video and had enough to eat at home with my grandson, granddaughter and daughter. Plus had enough to also share with my parents who are missionaries with JAARS. Thank you for sharing.

[@jadevandeluitgaarden]

Thank you for your asparagus recipe. It is delicious! I've never seen my husband and children so excited about a vegetable before, LOL. I'm making it again at Easter.

[@debbieanderson6740]

Brook and Holly did an amazing job helping out! Erin I love how patient you are with your kids. Beautiful family..

[@teriengle7968]

Wtg girls!!

[@tinatalks]

I used parchment paper under the salmon; broil on high and parchment paper caught fire! I think I salvaged it! 🤪. Love your precious family! 💕

[@GuerinGrad09]

Oh my goodness. Please do more cooking videos. I absolutely loved this. I do recommend getting Finley a suction plate with toddler sized silver ware, so that she can be independent and learn to eat on her own. (Coming from an early childhood educated, lol.)

[@bethlear3998]

Erin. The rice should be rinse well before cooking. It makes a difference. Rinse until water runs clear. It's not clean.

[@villenafamily8211]

@@bethlear3998I disagree we only rinse rice once - I’m pretty sure the rice in USA is of a very high standard rinsing once is sufficient unless it’s basmati I would wash and rinse 3 times.

[@CheapsKate77]

@@villenafamily8211she was using basmati

[@aliciamason2501]

We need a Bates cookbook! I love that you show the entire meal.

[@ToosieJoie1]

I just love that the girls want to help in the kitchen, and you patiently teach them. I've never seen any child of yours ever complain about a meal.

[@user-jc8ud6xe9r]

That meal looks so good. A beautiful dish to eat. What a beautiful and special family. God bless you and your family for sharing your recipes, your family and your time. Love all of you.

[@kate_700]

I love when you upload cooking meals. Gives me so many ideas for cooking for my own family! ❤

[@viccimauldin9786]

Yummy Erin. You are very good with your daughters and teaching them how to cook. What a blessing of Mom you are. ❤

[@Dee-sn5uh]

Erin you are so patient while teaching your girls to cook!Maybe soon they will be cooking for you a lot!Congratulations on having a little boy soon!I’m sure Chad and big brother are very excited as well as you and the girls!

[@DenisePrice-bo3xb]

Erin I love your Godly example of family working together with your kids binds the family to be close .. we need more parents like you in this world.. You and your family is beautiful from the inside out y’all are a excellent example of raising up a Godly heritage ❤

[@angiemurphy3693]

Your children are so blessed too have a mom and dad like y'all. God bless all of you.😊

[@beckyrichardson7663]

Why am I crying?! I absolutely loved these days with my children when they were little. You are a beautiful mum Erin. ❤️

[@jessicakilbourne7130]

Please, please, please do more of these!!!! I love them so much and i could watch you all day long!!!!

[@vjohnson2400]

Loved seeing Mama’s little helpers, the dinner you cooked looks delicious.

[@weemodarfield1747]

You're such a great mother, and your kids are so well behaved 👍👏

[@MaryBrown-jp1mv]

Cute little helpers Brooke & Holly 😃💕🌸 looks delicious! I’ll have try this recipe 🍋🍊

[@sallysmith155]

You are a lovely mum Erin and it was lovely seeing Brook and Holly really enjoying cooking with their mum.Have a lovely weekend all of you.🙏🙏🙏

[@loratx469]

Wow! I’ll bet that whole meal tasted like love and fun!

[@susansims2623]

Looks delicious Erin. I’m going to try all those recipes. Your helpers are adorable too!!❤️✝️

[@kristymurray7771]

You are AMAZING the fact you can raise the sweetest kids, educate them and still find time to make these delicious meals shows what a great woman you are ❤

[@jomoore147]

Your attention to DETAIL is excellent, I hear such love and patience in your voice. Thanks

[@elizabethhamilton8388]

This takes me back to my childhood. My Mama had one boy and then us 4 girls. She taught all of us girls how to clean and cook. After my mama had my brother and 2 of my older sisters, my daddy decided to move from Look Out Mountain to Florida, where most of his siblings had moved. My daddy built a good size home and Mama then had us last 2 girls. We had lots of land to run around and play on but, by the time I was in the second grade our property seemed like it had been taken over by a lot of poisonous snakes so, he moved us closer to the coast near the beach. This time he bought a home for us in a neighborhood with paved streets and we made lots of new friends. My mom had high anxiety and she would never let us have a bike because she thought we would get hit by a car in our neighborhood but, she had no problem standing me on a chair and having me peel potatoes with a butcher knife to get them ready to cook for dinner. I think about that now and laugh but, I could have fell off the chair and stabbed myself. I think the bike would’ve been a safer choice but, God was watching over all of us and if there’s one thing I can do really well is peel potatoes. Lol. After I got married I promised myself I was going to get me a potato peeler and I did but, it took me so much longer to peel potatoes and felt so awkward that I ended up going back to that old butcher knife that I was given to keep by my mama. Every time I use it I think about her. Hope y’all have a wonderful Fourth of July. Hugs from the southeast coast of Florida

[@itscmznews180]

❤❤❤

[@user-mt7zw6xb3k]

I love when you make videos of you cooking. You are such a great cook.

[@aimeepetersen6514]

I am going to make these three things! Erin you are so patient and sweet! Thank you for sharing these recipes!

[@caroljulian6505]

I remember watching you growing up on TLC. I remember how you couldn’t cook but boy have that change. You are a very good cook now, but you remind me of my sister me and mom did all the cooking and she really didn’t learn until she got married, and was out on her own. God bless your family.

[@HannahDisponett]

I miss this family so much, the UPtv channel just isnt the same without them!!!

[@patriciatodd8552]

Your family is great. I love the way you spend time with the kids teaching them family values and activities. They have such sweet words for each other.

[@GL-ug5lc]

looks great! I found out that soaking and rinsing rice before cooking is the key to fluffy soft rice.

[@Dee-sn5uh]

So great to see such a wonderful dad taking time to feed Findley!Who many dads do this after a days work?Only the best ones!Chad’s a great dad and husband!He never hesitates to compliment Erin and the kids and is such a wonderful role model for all fathers .What a fantastic family.Many generations of wonderful families have gone into creating this lovely family.It’s living proof of how to raise kids,When you have a godly marriage and raise your kids God’s way you can’t go wrong!How awesome!God Bless you all.Thanks for sharing your life with us so we can celebrate with you all.

[@rebekah3483]

Thank you for being so explicit that I can follow this! It looks delish!

[@WhoDunnit346]

That looked good, I would eat it! So cute how the girls wanted to help you. I've never seen anyone do that to a lemon, I will try that next time! God Bless you all.

[@gracegalan]

Sound of freedom. Excellent movie.

[@annreed6977]

Erin you are so patient and good with your kids. I love how you incorporate the kids into helping you.

[@sarahm1236]

So delish!! Thank you!❤ You make me want to cook! At 65…I’ve tired of it.😬 And that’s been for quite a few years.😄🤭 Have a blessed week with your absolutely precious family.💕 Happy 4th!🇺🇸🎊

[@Dixie8801]

Erin, what a peaceful, longing mama you are! Such an inspiration! I have 6 kiddos. I love your videos. I will make this tonight! Also loved your toy tips videos too- for keeping kids busy. Thanks!❤

[@emmanegri176]

Love the family!!!

[@deborahhopper2682]

Love your little helpers they did so good! Looks delicious, I need to try this! Love Y’all! Love and Prayers Always

[@Nanasews4]

Great job girls. I could watch you and your children all day. They are so soft spoken, and patient

[@michellemybelle9591]

I love FISH too! Fresh is BEST.

[@user-my7cm1wd2z]

Loved seeing Mama’s little helpers, the dinner you cooked looks delicious.. Loved seeing Mama’s little helpers, the dinner you cooked looks delicious..

[@user-yy4ej3qg6z]

Love watching your video, you always have yummy food. 🤗

[@judyshepplt3086]

What a beautiful family! I so look forward every week to your videos. I'm going to try your salmon recipe. Erin, I hope you're feeling well and taking the proper amount of rest. You look great!

[@Ane0803]

A tip with rice, rinse it well before cooking it. Measure out your amount you want into your pot, using cold water, fill just over the rice, and rub the rice with your hands; squishing it, and swirling it with your fingers. The water will turn milky as the starch comes out. Pour this water off, and repeat until the water is clear. Then, add your broth, or water. Removing the excess starch will make it fluffy. ❤

[@donnabrant9031]

Do you rinse minute rice as well?

[@Ane0803]

@@donnabrant9031 From my understanding, Minute Rice is partially cooked so it’s not necessary. Just fluffing it with a fork while it’s still hot should help separate the grains.

[@donnabrant9031]

@@Ane0803 thank you

[@darlakbeckerson7553]

Oh my goodness! This was my first attempt at making salmon. I used your recipes for the whole meal and it was gobbled up! I don’t really care for salmon, but I really enjoyed this. Thanks Erin.❤️

[@CheapsKate77]

I believer she used trout

[@samanthafichter9734]

My girls loved this meal

[@Rubydan74]

Beautiful, wholesome family. God bless you all.

[@carrihunt103]

I could watch videos like this all day!!!

[@JulieMelberg]

I love your idea on the asparagus. Looks delicious!

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for sharing your day with us !! Great job! You guys are a beautiful family! God bless you all! Happy 4th!

[@pickypants9696]

Suggestions: If you buy automatic push button salt and pepper grinders, young kids can then always help salt & pepper when cooking. It's controlled and you just tell them to stop when the right amount is applied. Also, you can collect all of the salvage from vegetables as i.e. asparagus ends, carrot peels, tops, bottoms, tops and bottoms of onions, stems of parsley/cilantro, ends of green onions etc. in the freezer in a freezer zip lock bag, and keep adding to it as days go bye. Then use it to make a great vegetable stock at your convenience which can be frozen as well! 🤗

[@TheMoresgirl]

i do that with leftover veggies and scraps and throw it in my soup

[@CheapsKate77]

Looks delicious! But when you broil something, you move the rack up close to the top of the oven because that’s where the heat source comes from when broiling.

[@grandmashomemade9204]

Love watching your family so precious thank you

[@JessicaCarnahan-vt8mz]

Such a sweet family! We need more of this ❤.

[@alicedavis573]

I love how you include the girls when your cooking and your so patient ❤

[@marlasturgill8306]

What sweet children you guys have and such big helpers... Brookie&Holland you two done Amazing job helping your Mom cook....

[@lissee2003]

Love when you do cooking videos!

[@christinat.7264]

Loved seeing all of you cooking together. Looked delicious!!!! You have such a sweet family. 😊❤

[@lornab2555]

Such a beautiful & Godlike family! That meal looked delicious Erin! 🥰🙏🇨🇦

[@lisapitts9518]

Such a sweet family. Salmon is a big hit in our home.

[@jannepit8251]

Now I want to run to Sam’s to buy that trout haha! Looks so good! Love your videos Erin! They are the calm I need in this chaos of being a mom haha!

[@5pctLowBattery]

Made this tonight with frozen salmon. My picky teen devour it in like 5 minutes 👍

[@KimBuffington-hf8gt]

Such an inspiration in so many ways as parents! 🙏🏻🥰

[@teribartusek1125]

Thank you, looks delicious! Great teamwork and family support❤God bless y'all 😊

[@debj4life478]

You are making sweet memories with your precious girls. Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@cyndimartinez524]

Yummy !!!! Will try this tomorrow!!!!! Great little HELPERS you have❤

[@AboveAllisLove]

Thank you for always being such a wonderful inspiration for moms. My kids love fish too. Salmon and flounder are their favorites.

[@brendamoody2427]

Your cooking videos are my favorite. Thank you for sharing.

[@debbieoquendo5764]

Your two younger daughters are so cute. And they are so cute in helping you in the kitchen.

[@deborahb3664]

Looks yummy!!! I’ll try it. Such sweet babies and eager helpers!! ❤❤

[@tracytaylor1893]

Oh my goodness I just this video love watching your little family such a blessing

[@janedoeacerpcemail995]

They're so helpful! Great recipes. Love ya'll so much! Thanks!

[@marypotter3260]

That’s a great trick with the lemon! Poke a hole and squeeze.

[@TheMoresgirl]

ERIN JUST WANTED TO TELL YOU I MADE YOUR FISH TONIGHT (I HAVENT EVEN CLEANED UP MY KITCHEN YET) I RAN IN HERE TO LEAVE A MESSAGE IT WAS SO DELICIOUS MY HUSBAND GOBBLED IT RIGHT UP I WILL BE MAKING IT LIKE THIS FROM NOW ON. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.

[@mrs_courtneymay]

Totally making this! Looks delish!

[@stephaniejones4126]

The softening the lemon and poking a hole to get the juice was a great tip!! Will definitely use that in the future. Also I always save those rubber bands my asparagus comes with. I use them to tie up food or chips or anything I need to when I run out of chip clips 😂

[@CheapsKate77]

I’ve always done the same thing because that’s what my mom did 😊

[@ashleys1391]

Love this! Thanks for sharing a healthy meal that’s realistic for a family with lots of littles. I always enjoy getting some meal inspiration since it’s so easy to fall into a dinner rut

[@jukes243]

The best part was watching the kids eat. Carson is so polite. The meal looks yummy.

[@batbseverino6015]

Looks delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@johnensminger7675]

Your helpers are so cute! 😊

[@paulagarretson2988]

This looks do delicious!! And so simple.

[@PamelaSantos-nk4vt]

Thank you for sharing the dinner and your family and time with us. How are you feeling? You are absolutely glowing.

[@kassiopeia9]

Great idea, asparagus always tasty with any fish. The girls are so eager to get to help!

[@sammyd4880]

Hey, thank you so much for the recipe. every time you put a new recipe it is such a blessing. I very much look forward to using it for our small and growing family. I have a five month old and expecting number two.

[@bunty6268]

So adorable... Uplifting..and informative 🎉❤

[@debbiebasham7227]

Love your cooking videos. Love your recipes.

[@beckywilliams4773]

So lovely 2 c u doing this with the children 💕

[@jodifoster1973]

I am definitely going to have to try your recipe! You're a amazing cook😊

[@ELIZEDEHAAS03081979]

I have made this several times now, it is so good!

[@itscmznews180]

Can never have too much garlic ! Looked great ❤

[@kellyl8332]

This looks delicious! Going to try it myself!

[@stayinsouthernupnorth5586]

Sweet, beautiful family 💕

[@mariekastigar2294]

Loved it, Erin and girls! I am going to have to try your fish recipe! ❤️🙏🏻

[@ChristinaJ_too]

I looove your cooking videos!! This meal looks so good! Can’t wait to try it! Thank you for sharing! ❤

[@denisediangelo1902]

Sweet family. I hope mommy n daddy ate.

[@kim_pretty6382]

🙏💕🙏Lovely each week to see everyone's personalities shine through blessings guys awesome recipes now knows a great way to cook fish thank you guys 🙏😁🌹

[@christinekirby8018]

I made the asparagus for dinner along with grilled lamb. My husband loved it. Love your videos and your sweet family.

[@theresadavis4885]

That looked amazing!!!!!