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Title: Soy-Ginger Salmon
Categories: Diabetic Fish Salmon
Yield: 4 Servings
| 3 | tb | Soy sauce |
| 2 | tb | Water |
| 1 | tb | Sugar |
| 1/2 | ts | Grated fresh ginger |
| 1 | lb | Salmon fillet; cut into 4 |
| Pieces | ||
| 1/2 | ts | Sesame seeds |
| 2 | ts | Vegetable oil |
| Vegetable cooking spray | ||
| 1/2 | ts | Minced garlic |
| 3 | Bags fresh spinach;; (10 | |
| oz | Each) | |
| Stems removed | ||
| 2 | tb | Water |
| 1/2 | ts | Salt |
| 1/4 | ts | Asian sesame oil |
| 2 | c | Cooked orzo |
| 4 | Green onions; for garnish |
1. Combine soy sauce, water, sugar and ginger in baking dish. Add salmon, turning to coat, and let stand 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Add sesame seeds and toast 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add vegetable oil to same skillet and heat 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; cook 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; turn salmon, cover and cook 3 minutes more, until cooked through. Transfer salmon to plate; discard skin. Add remaining marinade to skillet and boil 1 to 2 minutes, until syrupy.
4. Meanwhile, lightly coat Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray. Heat 1 minute over medium heat. Add garlic, spinach and water. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Stir in salt and sesame oil. Serve salmon topped with soy glaze and sesame seeds with spinach and orzo. Garnish with green onions.
Per Serving Daily Goal Calories 405 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M) Total Fat 11.5 g 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M) Saturated Fat 1.5 g 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M) Cholesterol 62 mg 300 mg or less Sodium 1,079 mg 2,400 mg or less Carbohydrates 43 g 250 g or more Protein 33 g 55 g to 90 g Calcium 181 mg 1,000 mg
Notes: Food Editor's Favorite The salmon marinates in a soy-ginger sauce. Sesame seeds are toasted for a tastier crunch; a touch of sesame oil is added for a flavor punch.
Prep time: 15 minutes plus standing Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes Easy, low-fat
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MC formatted by Barb at PK using MC Buster 2.0f & SNT on 6/11/98
Recipe by: LHJ ONLINE http://www.lhj.com