Monday, February 16, 2009

Salmon is Heart Healthy and Tastes Great!


For centuries people have enjoyed eating salmon and other fresh, ocean-caught fish! The benefits of eating fish a few times each week are tremendous! Nutrition and Health experts are increasingly suggesting that we eat more fish. Cold water, wild caught fish seem to offer the best mix of healthy fats, ( omega-3 fats ) and vitamins and minerals.

Try this easy and delicious baked salmon -

Here is all you need:

1 pound salmon or any cold-water fish, fresh or frozen
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If using frozen fish, thaw in refrigerator according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cut fish into 4 pieces and place them in a 9x13x2 inch baking pan.

Combine paprika, garlic and onion powder, pepper, oregano, and thyme in a small bowl.

Sprinkle herbs and lemon juice evenly over the fish. Then drizzle olive oil on top.

Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork - about 25 minutes.

Enjoy with your favorite rice and some steamed vegetables!

Add some wild caught fish to your diet and enjoy the tastes and health benefits of cold water fish! ( We try to avoid farm-raised fish as they often contain unhealthy levels of harmful chemicals. ) There are plenty of ocean caught fish to savor and enjoy! Try this heart-healthy, inexpensive and nutritious recipe for salmon patties!

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