Appetizer
Eat MORE salmon. High in Omega-3 fatty acides (the “good” fat), salmon is a lean protein often overlooked when healthy eaters are trying to put together a meal plan.
Although fish is a staple of many diets, a lot of people are intimidated because they’re not quite sure how to cook it, but rest assured, salmon is one kind of fish that even I can’t mess up.
Main Course
Try this simple recipe for Salmon Burgers, and ease yourself into fixing more complex dishes down the road:
4 salmon fillets, skinned (4oz. each)
Salt and pepper to taste (Go easy on the salt, of course)
4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
1 head of romaine lettuce
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 beefsteak tomato, thinly sliced
Condiments of your choice (Be careful with the extra calories here!)
Heat a pan to high heat or prepare the outdoor grill. Season salmon with salt and pepper and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Meanwhile, toast buns until they’re golden, about 2 minutes per side. To assemble, place salmon on bun and top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, onion slices and your favorite condiments.
Nutrtion per serving – 1 sandwich (without condiments):
275 calories, 33g protein, 26g carbohydrate, 6g fat
Dessert
It’s possible that salmon is an acquired taste, but I’m not completely sure. When I was in college, I could not stand the taste of this strong pink fish. I always cringed when it was served dry at a fru-fru banquet or wedding, and I would never even think of buying it at the store.
However, since then, I’ve developed an intense craving for this yummy fish. I think it’s because after hearing about how healthy it was, I bought some and started experimenting with it at home. When cooked appropriately (not overcooked), it’s actually not dry at all.
Salmon is flavorful and delicious, and it works in soooo many different recipes. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!
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