Thursday, April 30, 2009

Stay At Home Thursday

I have always like my fish and especially since we are trying to increase our Omega 3 fats intake. This recipe was so easy and tasty. I found this recipe in Nutrition Action Health Letter
if you have not read this you should give it a try. It is very informative and worth while. I like the fact, that the recipes all gave the calories, total fat, sodium, cholesterol, carbs, fiber and protein. They are not always listed in most recipes. We eat salmon at least once a week. The sauce that goes on top takes it over the top it is defiantly worth making. It would make a great salad dressing and low cal to beat. The apple, lemon juice and mustard are such a great combination. A three cup serving is 470 calories.
Salmon & Roasted Veggies

1 lb. small potatoes, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 lb. asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2" pieces
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
4 6 oz pieces salmon or arctic char
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon grainy Dijon mustard
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 stalk celery heart, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 425F. Toss the potatoes, asparagus, and pepper with the oil in a baking dish and roast until golden brown and tender, about 20 minutes, stirring once. Season with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and set aside. Heat a large non-stick pan on medium until moderately hot. Saute the salmon for 4 minutes on each side.
Make a sauce by pureeing the mayonnaise, mustard, apple, celery heart, lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in food processor. Top the salmon with the sauce. Serve with the roasted vegetables. Serves 4

13 comments:

Katy ~ said...

Beautiful presentation!

I'm going to pass this along to my brother. He cooks for himself and eats fresh salmon quite frequently. He's always looking for delicious ways to prepare it for himself.

Ginger said...

Lynette I love salmon and have been looking for different ways to serve it. I will definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks for sharing and have a great day..

Julie Pia said...

Oh YUM! I already have my meals planned out for the rest of the week, but this one is a Monday for me.
Thanks for always posting the yummiest recipes. I love you.

Sara said...

I don't eat nearly enough salmon, this looks like a great one to try. I love the side dish too, the more vegetables, the better!

Mary Bergfeld said...

This recipe will be put to good use. As a matter of fact I like the entire meal.

Debbie said...

Next time you go to Reno, wave when you pass Winnmucca!! Or better yet, stop at the Visitors Center, where I work.
That smell of sagebrush is the best, isn't it?
And thanks for the concern about the babies... she's hangin' in there. 31 weeks today. Yay.

I'm going to make salmon tonight.
I love it.

teresa said...

I'm crazy about salmon, this looks marvelous!

Katherine Roberts Aucoin said...

This looks and sounds fantastic! I need another way to prepare salmon! Tour pictures are fantastic!

Jennifer said...

I have GOT to eat more fish, this sauce sounds yummy!

Lyndas recipe box said...

This dish is beautiful, healthy and delicious looking! I'm looking for more ways to fix fish, so thanks for this post!

Dragon said...

I love this pretty pink salmon!

Coleens Recipes said...

We eat a lot of salmon in the summer time, thanks for sharing the recipe.

Anonymous said...

Salmon sounds good with this sauce! Great recipe!