Salmon is a delicious, low calorie food. Salmon offers a healthy serving of protein and omega-3 fat. Essential fatty acids are good for your health. Many fish contain a type of essential fatty acid called the omega-3 fatty acids. Wild-caught cold water fish, like salmon, have loads of these heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon also offers a healthy dose of selenium, niacin and vitamins B12 and B6!
Enjoy this heart healthy salmon dish flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce!
Here is all you need:
2 tsp olive oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 can (16 oz) whole tomatoes, drained (set the juice aside for later) and coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Cup your favorite dry white wine
1/2 C of the tomato juice from canned tomatoes above
1/4 C lemon juice
1/4 C orange juice
1 Tbsp fresh grated orange peel
1 tsp fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1/2 tsp dried thyme, crushed
1/2 tsp dried basil, crushed
1 tsp black pepper ( more or less as you like )
1 lb salmon fillets (cold water, wild caught - never use farm raised fish)
1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet. Add onion, and saute over moderate heat 5 minutes or until soft.
2. Add all the remaining ingredients except fish.
3. Stir well and simmer 30 minutes, uncovered.
4. Arrange fish in 10x6-inch baking dish; cover with sauce.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 375ยบ F about 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
Enjoy with your family or loved ones! Or set some aside in the freezer for an easy lunch anytime! Salmon is full of healthy omega-3 fats - the good stuff - good for your heart and your brain!
Want to enjoy more healthy salmon in your diet? Try these easy and nutritious salmon patties! They're easy to make and delicious anytime!
Enjoy this Autumn eating healthy foods with the people you love the most!
