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When it comes to salmon or seafood in general, there can be a lot of different reactions by people. Some are very squeamish, some run in the other direction, some are phobic, while others love it and could eat it every day. I understand if you've never had it and are leery to try it, or it's not your favorite so you don't cook it very often. There are many foods that many of us haven't tried or aren't our favorite. The only thing I ask is that you have an open mind to try it, either for the first time or try it again, maybe cooked a different way and see if you may like it now. The health benefits are too outstanding to disregard it completely.
Salmon is one of the foods I personally consider a "superfood". It is an excellent source of healthy fats like Omega-3 fatty acids which can help improve our memory. I know this to be true myself because I eat salmon a few times a week and take an Omega 3-6-9 supplement daily. I have found it has increased my memory and has cleared that foggy feeling. If I reduce or eliminate salmon or Omegas from my diet I can tell because I start getting more forgetful and the fog starts to creep back in.
Salmon is a good source of lean protein which aids in weight loss and can be very helpful for some vegetarians to use in their diet to meet their protein needs. It contains Vitamin A and D as well as Calcium which are good for the health of our eyes, teeth and bones respectively.
Salmon has the ability to lower your blood pressure, blood sugar numbers and cholesterol, therefore reducing your risk of a heart attack. It is good for your hair, nails, vision and skin. It also tends to be easier to digest, so people with digestive issues often lean toward salmon more in their diet than red meat. By incorporating salmon into your diet even two to three times a week and/or a daily Omega 3 supplement, it can have such a huge positive impact on your health.
Firstly, when buying salmon it should smell like the sea NOT of fish otherwise it is bad. When you press your finger against the fish it should not leave an indentation but should be resilient. The eyes are another sign of a healthy fish. You should be looking for eyes that are bright and clear, not cloudy. Fresh fish has slippery, shiny skin and there should be no scars, fin loss or tail damage. The gills should be bright red to indicate freshness.
There are so many various ways to cook and flavor salmon that I don't think I could ever get tired of it. You can poach, grill, fry, bake, steam or smoke salmon. Pretty much any sauce or spice can work well with it. Soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce (Asian BBQ sauce), regular BBQ sauce, maple syrup, honey mustard, ginger, garlic, dill, cayenne, S + P, etc.
Some of the many ways to include this in your diet include having it for breakfast with eggs, a salmon burger, salmon salad sandwich, in a stir-fry, baked in phyllo pastry, in soup or chowder, etc. The ideas are endless and really up to your imagination and what you have on hand.
Like I mentioned above, if you've never tried it, please give salmon a chance. It really is delicious, nutritious, versatile and so extremely healthy for your whole body. And if you tried it and didn't like it, please give it another shot and try eating it a different way. Use the flavors that you like and pair it with other veggies and foods you like and you never know, you may just end up craving salmon more than you ever thought possible. Your body will definitely thank you for it.
This QUICK & EASY WEEKNIGHT HERB SALMON I made was overall very easy and fairly quick. The longest cooking time was for the rice. I always flavor my rice either by cooking in broth or in this case juice, and by adding any spices and herbs I have on hand. The rice was flavorful, the salmon was moist and yummy and the carrot salad was crunchy which was a nice contrast, as well as being so quick and easy to make. This could be a 30 min meal for sure if you had the rice already cooked. You could just reheat the rice. It could take as little as 20-25 mins if you had the rice ready and if you used thawed salmon.
Until next time, I hope you'll be in your kitchen cooking some Sinfully Healthy foods for you and your family!! Take care!
Salmon is one of the foods I personally consider a "superfood". It is an excellent source of healthy fats like Omega-3 fatty acids which can help improve our memory. I know this to be true myself because I eat salmon a few times a week and take an Omega 3-6-9 supplement daily. I have found it has increased my memory and has cleared that foggy feeling. If I reduce or eliminate salmon or Omegas from my diet I can tell because I start getting more forgetful and the fog starts to creep back in.
Salmon is a good source of lean protein which aids in weight loss and can be very helpful for some vegetarians to use in their diet to meet their protein needs. It contains Vitamin A and D as well as Calcium which are good for the health of our eyes, teeth and bones respectively.
Salmon has the ability to lower your blood pressure, blood sugar numbers and cholesterol, therefore reducing your risk of a heart attack. It is good for your hair, nails, vision and skin. It also tends to be easier to digest, so people with digestive issues often lean toward salmon more in their diet than red meat. By incorporating salmon into your diet even two to three times a week and/or a daily Omega 3 supplement, it can have such a huge positive impact on your health.
Firstly, when buying salmon it should smell like the sea NOT of fish otherwise it is bad. When you press your finger against the fish it should not leave an indentation but should be resilient. The eyes are another sign of a healthy fish. You should be looking for eyes that are bright and clear, not cloudy. Fresh fish has slippery, shiny skin and there should be no scars, fin loss or tail damage. The gills should be bright red to indicate freshness.
There are so many various ways to cook and flavor salmon that I don't think I could ever get tired of it. You can poach, grill, fry, bake, steam or smoke salmon. Pretty much any sauce or spice can work well with it. Soy sauce, sweet chili sauce, hoisin sauce (Asian BBQ sauce), regular BBQ sauce, maple syrup, honey mustard, ginger, garlic, dill, cayenne, S + P, etc.
Some of the many ways to include this in your diet include having it for breakfast with eggs, a salmon burger, salmon salad sandwich, in a stir-fry, baked in phyllo pastry, in soup or chowder, etc. The ideas are endless and really up to your imagination and what you have on hand.
Like I mentioned above, if you've never tried it, please give salmon a chance. It really is delicious, nutritious, versatile and so extremely healthy for your whole body. And if you tried it and didn't like it, please give it another shot and try eating it a different way. Use the flavors that you like and pair it with other veggies and foods you like and you never know, you may just end up craving salmon more than you ever thought possible. Your body will definitely thank you for it.
This QUICK & EASY WEEKNIGHT HERB SALMON I made was overall very easy and fairly quick. The longest cooking time was for the rice. I always flavor my rice either by cooking in broth or in this case juice, and by adding any spices and herbs I have on hand. The rice was flavorful, the salmon was moist and yummy and the carrot salad was crunchy which was a nice contrast, as well as being so quick and easy to make. This could be a 30 min meal for sure if you had the rice already cooked. You could just reheat the rice. It could take as little as 20-25 mins if you had the rice ready and if you used thawed salmon.
Until next time, I hope you'll be in your kitchen cooking some Sinfully Healthy foods for you and your family!! Take care!
QUICK & EASY WEEKNIGHT HERB SALMON
TOTAL TIME: @50- 55 MINS
SERVES 2-3
1 cup H20
1 cup Low Sodium V8 juice
1/8- 1/4 tsp Salt
1/4- 1/2 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
1/8- 1/4 tsp Mrs. Dash Table Blend seasoning
1 cup long grain brown Basmati rice
@ 1 lb Frozen salmon fillet
1/2 Lime or lemon- juice of
1/8 tsp Salt + 1/2 tsp Pepper
1/4- 1/2 tsp Dried dill
1/4- 1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash Table Blend seasoning
3 Celery stalks, diced
2 Med carrots peeled, ribboned*
Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp Balsamic dressing, prepared or homemade
Few celery, parsley or cilantro leaves for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In medium saucepan bring H20, V8 juice, S + P and Mrs. Dash seasoning to boil on maximum. As soon as it starts to boil add rice, stir, cover and turn heat down to low. I put it on #2 heat. Let cook for @45 mins. Take off heat and let sit for 5 mins covered.
After rice has been cooking @ 10 mins preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray glass baking dish with olive oil spray. Add frozen* salmon fillet. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 the lime or lemon over the fillet. Sprinkle with S + P, dried dill and Mrs. Dash. When oven is preheated put fish in. Cook 30 mins or until fish flakes easily with fork.
Meanwhile dice celery, make carrot ribbons* and toss with freshly ground black pepper in medium bowl. Refrigerate until rest of dinner is ready.
Plate the meal by putting half the salmon fillet on plate, add carrot salad and drizzle with 1 tbsp of balsamic dressing. Pack 1/2 cup dry measuring cup with rice and turn upside down on plate. Garnish rice with the celery, parsley or cilantro leaves.
Note*
I used a frozen salmon fillet in this dish because I didn't have time to thaw it. A frozen fillet takes 30 mins to cook, thawed salmon takes 20 mins.
To make carrot ribbons start by peeling outer skin off of carrot. Take peeler and peel down the length of the carrot to produce long ribbon like strands. The more pressure you put while peeling down the wider and larger the ribbon piece will be.
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