Grilled Salmon with Spicy Teriyaki Sauce

Okay, I know “frugal” and “fish” don’t usually go hand in hand. Unless of course, you’re talking fish sticks. But let’s be honest, who really wants to talk about fish sticks? In my opinion, the word fish was never intended to be used as an adjective for stick.

Anyway, back to real fish. I think a great benefit of living the frugal lifestyle most of the time is that it allows you to splurge some of the time. And really appreciate it. Enter fish. It is generally not cheap, but it’s fun to throw in the menu every now and then when you have a special occasion and some wiggle room in the budget.

I’ll be the first to admit, I am an amateur with a capital A when it comes to cooking fish. However, my husband loves eating fish so I am trying to slowly build up my skills in this department.

This recipe comes from my husband’s buddy that has you grill it outside on the BBQ. Brilliant! That way the fish smell stays where you cook it: outside. This method is easily my favorite way to prepare fish. And this sauce is so incredibly delicious.

Fish is high in protein, vitamin-D, and omega-3’s, among many other benefits. Not all fish is created equal; check out The Healthy Eating Guide for a fascinating contrast between farm raised and wild caught salmon.

So, remember, the frugal life is not a boring-fish-stick life. It is a challenging adventure, saving where you can so you can spend where you want. Now fire up the grill and throw some fish on it!