Heart Healthy Thai Salmon Recipe
A delicious Thai glaze dresses up this easy salmon recipe. Simple to make and infused with spicy, pungent flavor, the Asian-inspired marinade makes this high-protein, low-carb dinner a surefire winner.
Ingredients
Recipe yields 4 servings
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp water
1 tsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp cooking sherry
2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (gluten free if needed)
1 Tbsp peeled grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 Tbsp water
4 salmon fillets (4 oz each)
2 scallions, finely sliced
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Directions
Step 1
In a saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, sugar, water, fish sauce, sherry, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and red-pepper flakes and heat over medium-high heat. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Reduce heat to low and add the cornstarch-water mixture. Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes. Reserve 1/4 of the sauce and set aside.
Step 2
In a shallow baking dish, add the salmon fillets, skin side up, to the remaining marinade and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Step 3
Preheat the broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the salmon fillets to the prepared baking sheet, skin side down, and drizzle a bit of the marinade over top. Broil the salmon for 6 to 10 minutes, or until browned in spots and almost opaque in the center.
Step 4
Serve the salmon with the reserved 1/4 of the sauce and garnish with scallions.
Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4
Calories:
223
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size:
1 salmon fillet (4 oz)
Per serving:
calories:223
total fat:12g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:66mg
sodium:414mg
total carb:2g
fibers:0g
proteins:22g
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About This Healthy Recipe
This easy gluten-free salmon recipe is loaded with protein and bursting with fresh flavor. Made with a delicious Thai glaze, this celiac friendly salmon is sure to be a meal the whole family will love. Although this recipe is high in protein (22g per serving) it is relatively low in calories, containing just 223 calories per serving! In addition to being low calorie and gluten friendly, this recipe is also low in both saturated fat (2g) and carbohydrates (2g) making it a great option for those who are currently following a heart healthy and or diabetic friendly diet. Even better, this recipe may be the perfect option for those who have recently undergone weight loss surgery. This simple salmon recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe, enjoy!
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