Sunday, April 06, 2008
Recipes
Here is a recipe that’s simple but elegant. And salmon is a food you want to eat more often. It contains the right kind of fat—omega 3 fatty acids, which offer a host of health benefits. Some studies have shown they are helpful in preventing heart disease and cancer. The mixture of olive oil, lemon and rosemary adds to the health quotient as well as to the luxuriant taste of this dish.
Grilled Rosemary Salmon
Olive oil spray
2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 cloves of garlic, minced
3 tsp. fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
1 lb. salmon filets, cut into four pieces
Spray a broiler pan or a grill with the cooking spray. Preheat the oven broiler or a grill. Mix the oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic and rosemary. Brush the mixture on both sides of the fish. Place the fish under the broiler or on the grill. Broil about 4 inches from the heat until the fish is flaky in the middle.
Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 230 calories, 15 g. total fat (3 g. saturated fat), less than 1 g. carbohydrate, 23 g. protein, 0 g. dietary fiber, 67 mg. sodium.
Note: Although mercury levels are not a problem with salmon, there has been some concern about chemical toxins called PCBs found in farmed salmon (although not in wild varieties). AICR recommends limiting your consumption of farmed salmon to 1 serving (3-ounces) per week. To reduce PCBs, remove the skin and fat from the fish before cooking.