Salmon is high in omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient with so many benefits. It's been called a natural anti-depressant, an anti-cancer nutrient, it's good for your heart and helps burn off fat. It is also associated with pain relief, among other benefits. Here's a tasty way to get this important nutrient in your diet.
Makes four 6 oz servings.
1 1/2 lb. fresh salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
Teriyaki Sauce
¼ c. tamari (soy sauce)
1 c. orange juice
1 T. maple syrup or honey
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. fresh grated ginger or ½ tsp. ginger powder
2 cloves (2 tsp.) garlic, pressed or minced
• In a medium sized bowl, mix together the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce.
• Place the salmon in a shallow glass dish and pour the teriyaki sauce over the pieces.
• Refrigerate for at least two hours, or up to 24 hours.
• Turn the fish pieces over at least once.
• Preheat broiler. Remove fish from teriyaki sauce and place skin down on broiler pan.
• Broiling time varies depending on thickness of the fish, but in most cases fish is done in 10-12 minutes.
• If fish is thick, you may want to flip it once. Do not overcook.
• Serve over fresh wilted spinach.
Nutritional Information per Serving: 375 calories, 37 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 21 g fat (4.2 g saturated), 107 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 300 g sodium.