Salmon with fresh salad

Salmon 3 Ways by Stephanie Olzinski, RDN

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Salmon is one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. This fatty fish is loaded with healthful nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids, protein, B vitamins, and many others. The American Heart Association recommends eating 2 servings of fish each week. Try salmon 3 different ways and serve with a side of stewed veggies or a salad and a portion of brown rice or quinoa for a tasty and complete meal.

Yields3 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr
Lime Infused Garlic Salmon
 3 4-5 oz filets of salmon
 1 clove garlicminced
 ½ tbsp fresh lime juice
 2 lime slices
 sea saltto taste
 fresh cracked black pepperto taste
Honey Mustard Salmon
 3 4-5 oz filets of salmon
 1 tsp local honey
 1 tbsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
 Celtic sea salt to taste
 fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Sweet and Spicy Salmon
 3 4-5 oz filets of salmon
 1 tsp chili powder or chili paste
 1 tsp brown sugar
 Celtic sea saltto taste
 fresh cracked black pepperto taste
Stewed Vegetables
 2 medium tomatoesdiced
 1 small white onionchopped
 1 medium zucchinisliced
 1 medium carrot diced
 1 large bunch of kalerinse, remove stems and chop
 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
Salad Mix
 1 cup cherry tomatoeshalved
 1 medium cucumberjulienne
 1 cup fresh mozzarellasliced
 3 cups mixed organic greens
 1 cup red bell peppercored and diced
Salad Dressing
 2 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
 1 tbsp lime zest
 Celtic sea saltto taste
 fresh cracked black pepperto taste
For the Salmon
1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Prepare 3 large pieces of tinfoil to cook the salmon. Place 1 filet salmon in each tinfoil piece. Cover with the ingredients as directed above, spreading evenly on the filets of salmon.

3

Wrap the salmon tightly and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 20-25 Minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

4

Serve with sides as desired such as a salad or stewed vegetables along with a serving of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Stewed Vegetables
5

Prepare all vegetables and add to a medium-high skillet. Cook until all vegetables are soft. Serve alongside the salmon and starch on your plate.

Salad
6

Mix salad dressing ingredients together and whisk in a small bowl. Add veggies to large bowl and pour dressing over the top and toss. Place in a separate bowl for serving or place next to your salmon and starch.

Nutrition Facts

3 servings

Serving size

1 piece of fish

Ingredients

Lime Infused Garlic Salmon
 3 4-5 oz filets of salmon
 1 clove garlicminced
 ½ tbsp fresh lime juice
 2 lime slices
 sea saltto taste
 fresh cracked black pepperto taste
Honey Mustard Salmon
 3 4-5 oz filets of salmon
 1 tsp local honey
 1 tbsp Dijon or whole grain mustard
 Celtic sea salt to taste
 fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Sweet and Spicy Salmon
 3 4-5 oz filets of salmon
 1 tsp chili powder or chili paste
 1 tsp brown sugar
 Celtic sea saltto taste
 fresh cracked black pepperto taste
Stewed Vegetables
 2 medium tomatoesdiced
 1 small white onionchopped
 1 medium zucchinisliced
 1 medium carrot diced
 1 large bunch of kalerinse, remove stems and chop
 1 red bell pepper cored and diced
Salad Mix
 1 cup cherry tomatoeshalved
 1 medium cucumberjulienne
 1 cup fresh mozzarellasliced
 3 cups mixed organic greens
 1 cup red bell peppercored and diced
Salad Dressing
 2 tbsp olive oil
 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
 1 tbsp lime zest
 Celtic sea saltto taste
 fresh cracked black pepperto taste

Directions

For the Salmon
1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Prepare 3 large pieces of tinfoil to cook the salmon. Place 1 filet salmon in each tinfoil piece. Cover with the ingredients as directed above, spreading evenly on the filets of salmon.

3

Wrap the salmon tightly and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 20-25 Minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.

4

Serve with sides as desired such as a salad or stewed vegetables along with a serving of brown rice or quinoa for a complete meal.

Stewed Vegetables
5

Prepare all vegetables and add to a medium-high skillet. Cook until all vegetables are soft. Serve alongside the salmon and starch on your plate.

Salad
6

Mix salad dressing ingredients together and whisk in a small bowl. Add veggies to large bowl and pour dressing over the top and toss. Place in a separate bowl for serving or place next to your salmon and starch.

Notes

Salmon 3 Ways by Stephanie Olzinski, RDN