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Honey Salmon with Turnips

Heart Healthy Honey Salmon with Turnips Recipe

                   
Honey Salmon with Turnips
Try tender, flaky salmon basted with a citrus-honey glaze in this heart-healthy seafood dish. Sliced turnips, onions and lime juice give this sumptuous meal rich flavor with a satisfying tang.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 2 servings
2 tsp olive oil plus 2 Tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 white small turnips, peeled and sliced
Black pepper to taste
2 salmon fillets or halibut fillet, skin on (4 oz each)
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or parsley
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Directions
Step 1

In a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until onion is softened. Add the turnips and continue to cook, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until turnips are tender. Season turnips with pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon, skin side down, and sear it for about 3 minutes, or until crisp. With a spatula, flip the salmon. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, honey, lime juice and herbs. Baste the fish until it is medium rare, about 3 minutes. Serve topped with honey sauce and vegetables.

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 396
Make this for: Gluten Free
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 4 oz fish fillet, 1/2 cup vegetables
Per serving:
calories:396
total fat:28g
sat fat:4g
cholesterol:67mg
sodium:345mg
total carb:27g
fibers:2g
proteins:24g

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About This Healthy Recipe

Salmon is a heart-healthy fish, brimming with omega-3 fatty acids that are not only good for your heart, but the rest of your body, too. This healthy salmon recipe makes salmon the star of the show with a simple sauce of honey, lime juice, olive oil and fresh herbs. The fish is served alongside tender turnips for a simple and satisfying meal that can be cooked with ease any night of the week. This recipe meets the needs of almost every type of diet. It’s gluten-free, heart-healthy and diabetic-friendly. Although salmon has more fat and calories than some other types of fish, it contains healthy fat that your body needs and is still a healthy food to eat, even when trying to lose weight. You’ll also find that salmon fills you up more than some lighter-tasting fish, so you won’t be hungry after eating this healthy salmon dish. If you don’t like the taste of salmon, feel free to substitute halibut or another white fish in its place.

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Heart Healthy Honey Salmon with Turnips Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 2 servings
2 tsp olive oil plus 2 Tbsp olive oil
1 white onion, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 white small turnips, peeled and sliced
Black pepper to taste
2 salmon fillets or halibut fillet, skin on (4 oz each)
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice
1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or parsley
Directions
Step 1

In a small skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, or until onion is softened. Add the turnips and continue to cook, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes, or until turnips are tender. Season turnips with pepper. Set aside.

Step 2

Season the salmon with salt and pepper. Lightly coat a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add the salmon, skin side down, and sear it for about 3 minutes, or until crisp. With a spatula, flip the salmon. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, honey, lime juice and herbs. Baste the fish until it is medium rare, about 3 minutes. Serve topped with honey sauce and vegetables.

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