Prep time: ?20 minutes Cook time: ?15 minutes A fresh and flavorful Asian-style dish that is as easy to make as it is colorful Ingredients For salmon: 2 Tbsp light teriyaki sauce ? C mirin (or sweet rice wine) 2 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp scallions (green onions), rinsed and minced 1? Tbsp ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground) 12 oz salmon fillets, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each) ?For vegetables: 1 bag (12 oz) frozen vegetable stir-fry ? Tbsp peanut oil or vegetable oil ? Tbsp garlic, minced (about 1 clove) 1 Tbsp ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground) 1 Tbsp scallions (green onions), rinsed and minced 1 Tbsp lite soy sauce Method Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes). ?Set aside until step 7. Preheat oven to 350 oF. Combine teriyaki sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, scallions and ginger. ?Mix well. ?Pour over salmon and marinate for 10 – 15 minutes. Remove salmon from the marinade and discard unused portion. Place salmon on a baking sheet and bake for 10 – 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part [...]]]>
Prep time: ?15 minutes Cook time: ?10 minutes Enjoy this simple, fast dish any weeknight, Ingredients 1 C low-sodium chicken broth ? C shiitake mushroom caps, rinsed and sliced (or substitute dried shiitake mushrooms) 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 2 tsp ground) ? C scallions (green onions), rinsed and chopped 1 Tbsp lite soy sauce 1 Tbsp sesame oil (optional) 12 oz salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each) Method Combine chicken broth, mushroom caps, ginger, scallions, soy sauce and sesame oil (optional) in a large, shallow sauté pan. ?Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and simmer for 2 – 3 minutes. Add salmon fillets and cover with a tight-fitting lid. ?Cook gently over low heat for 4 – 5 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F). Serve one piece of salmon with ? cup of broth. Tip: ?Try it with a side of Sunshine Rice Yield: ?4 servings Serving size: ?3 oz salmon, ? C broth Each serving provides:? calories 175, total fat 9g, saturated fat 2g, cholesterol 48mg, sodium 208mg, total fiber 1g, protein 19g, carbohydrates [...]]]>
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Baja-style Salmon Tacos Prep time 20 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 35 mins Fun, spicy finger food for a hot summer night. Recipe type: Main Cuisine: Mexican Serves: 4 Ingredients 12 oz salmon filet, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each) 4 (8-inch) whole wheat tortillas For taco filling: 1 cup green cabbage (about ? head), rinsed and shredded 1 tsp lime juice 1 tsp honey ? cup red onion, thinly sliced (or substitute white onion) 1 medium Jalapeno pepper, rinsed and split lengthwise — remove seeds and white membrane, and mince (about 2 Tbsp); for less spice, use green bell pepper 1 tsp fresh cilantro, minced (or substitute ? tsp ground coriander) For marinade: ? Tbsp oil or butter 1 Tbsp lime juice 2 tsp chilli powder ? tsp ground cumin ? tsp ground cilantro ? tsp salt Instructions Preheat grill or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on a high temperature. Prepare taco filling by combining all ingredients. Let stand for 10 – 15 minutes to blend the flavors. To prepare the marinade, combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in a bowl. Place salmon filets [...]]]>
Ingredients 4Portobello mushroom caps 1-1/2 cup poached salmon fillet, flaked 1 medium white onion, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 1 medium carrot, chopped 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped ? cup mozzarella cheese, grated salt and freshly ground black pepper cooking spray Method Preheat oven to 450 F (225 C). Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray. Combine salmon, onion, celery, green onions, carrot, and fresh thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Place mushrooms in the greased baking dish and spoon salmon-veggie mixture onto each Portobello caps. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until tops are browned and mushrooms are softened.Serve and enjoy. Yield: 4 servings Nutritional Information (Per Serving) Diabetic Exchange 0 Fruit, 0 Fat, 1 Vegetable 0 Starch, 1Lean Meat, 0 Carb Energy 151 calories Total Fat Saturated Fat Trans-fat 6.8 g 2.4 g 0.0 g Cholesterol 35.0 mg Sodium 115 mg Total Carbohydrate Dietary Fiber Sugars 6.1 g 1.6 g 2.5 g Protein 16.9 g]]>