When it comes to a salmon recipe, most people are pretty clueless. They simply just grill the salmon and squeeze a lemon over it and vuola, that is their gourmet salmon recipe. Anybody can do that though and our goal is to make you more skillful to help you eat healthy while being able to cook up awesome meals that will impress the ladies and your friends. There is something about being a great cook that makes you seem independent and a bit of a craftsman. That being said, put the work in to learn this salmon recipe, and in return, this salmon recipe will do some work for you, too (a tasty meal and getting the reputation for being a skilled chef).
Ingredients for this Salmon Recipe:
- 1 pound salmon filets
- 3 tbsp green onions, chopped
- Marinade:
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce or
- teriyaki marinade
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp crushed garlic
- 3 tbsp apple juice (optional)
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp puréed
- fresh ginger)
- 1½ tsp sesame seeds
Prepare this Salmon Recipe:
Set green onions aside. Combine marinade ingredients and mix well. Marinate salmon for 10 to 20 minutes, and then grill it in a double-sided grill basket over medium-hot heat (when you can keep your hand about 4 inches above the grill for 4-5 seconds) for about 4 minutes per side, turning only once. Plate salmon immediately and top it with green onions and an extra pinch of sesame seeds.
Benefits of this Salmon Recipe:
High in protein and rich in B vitamins, salmon is the perfect fish to grill. To boost the calories, add a mixed green salad with two tablespoons of oil and vinegar. You could also add a sweet potato, or, to keep it a low-carb meal, choose a green vegetable, such as a cup of chopped broccoli.
Nutrition Profile for this Salmon Recipe:
- Serving Size: 8 oz.
- Calories: 560
- Protein: 47 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fat: 38 g (Mostly good fat)