When I come home from a long day and want to make something quick, yet healthy, fresh and tasty - I make honey garlic salmon. With ingredients that may be found in our fridge and cupboards, and a short cooking time, dinner will be ready in minutes! High in protein, healthy omega fats, and a good source of vitamin D.
Serves 4
Ingredients
2 tsp (10ml)honey
1 tbsp (15ml) low sodium soy sauce
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried thyme leaves
1 tsp (10ml)lemon juice
2 tsp (10ml)canola oil
2 garlic cloves,minced
½ lemon, sliced
4 salmon fillets(4oz or 110g each)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Season salmon fillets with a mixture of honey, soy sauce, lemon juice,pepper, paprika and thyme. Let fillets marinate for 15 minutes in the fridge, covered.
Step 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat, and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add salmon fillets, along with the marinade into the pan. Cook each side for 4 minutes, while periodically basting the top of the fillets with the marinade.
Step 3
Place fillets in a baking sheet and broil the salmon in the oven for another 5-6 minutes or until cooked.
Step 4
Serve with sliced lemons, and drizzle with any extra marinade.
Tip
*Great with a side of steamed greens and a whole grain such as bulgur, quinoa or wild rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
245 cal / 29g protein / 4.9gcarbohydrate / 12g healthy fats
Sadaf Shaikh, PMDip, RD
*Please be aware that these are general guidelines. Nutrition and intake vary by age, sex, height, activity, being pregnant or breastfeeding, and medical conditions. For more information or to book an nutrition counselling appointment, contact sadafshaikh.rd@gmail.com or visit www.sadafshaikh.ca.
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