Last night we had an awesome healthy wild salmon dinner. I must admit salmon hasn’t always been my favourite piece of fish to cook or eat, but, I know how good and healthy it is for me so I keep cooking and eating it.
The healthy benefits of salmon seems endless, but here are a few key facts
– rich in OMEGA-3 fatty acids (anti-inflammatory)
– great source of protein
– high in B vitamins
Vitamin B1 (thiamin): 18% of the RDI
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin): 29% of the RDI
Vitamin B3 (niacin): 50% of the RDI
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 19% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 47% of the RDI
Vitamin B9 (folic acid): 7% of the RDI
Vitamin B12: 51% of the RDI
– good source of potassium
– contains anti-oxidants
– may reduce the risk of heart disease
– help fights inflammation and assists in weight management
– may protect brain health
Last night I surprised myself. I was playing around with the spices and oils in my cupboard and I finally NAILED it! I made the best salmon dinner ever so I thought I would share it with you.
The Salmon:
We had just about a pound of wild salmon to feed 2. Note: I started buying my salmon wild because it is more nutritious, contains fewer toxins and generally tastes better!
Ingredients:
1.5 Tblsp Pasolivo Lemon Olive Oil – I picked this up in Paso Robles California on my latest visit – Try them out!
A pinch of sea salt
A pinch of freshly ground black pepper
3 Fresh Basil Leaves (off of my new plant)
1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard
2 cloves Fresh Garlic
I lay the healthy salmon on a piece of aluminum, drizzled the olive oil, sprinkled on the spices and then covered the salmon with the rest of the aluminum. I put it in the oven on bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees and it turned out perfect!!
