Salmon with Peppered Balsamic Strawberries
This recipe from Canyon Ranch, a long-standing health spa, features salmon, which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, as well as niacin and magnesium. The lemon and strawberries help with absorption of the iron in the spinach. This recipe is also rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, nutrients for macular degeneration that can help slow the progression of the disease.
Ingredients
- 4 4-ounce salmon fillets
- 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Peppered Balsamic Strawberries
- 2 cups small diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chiffonade
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp turbinado sugar
- 1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/2 lb fresh spinach
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or broiler. Season the salmon fillets with lemon zest, salt and pepper. Grill or broil the salmon fillets 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until the fish is cooked through.
- In a medium bowl, mix the strawberries, basil, vinegar, sugar, and pepper until well combined.
- Steam the spinach to your desired doneness, about 3 to 5 minutes. Evenly divide the steamed spinach among four plates. Place each salmon fillet on greens and top with 1/2 cup of peppered balsamic strawberries.
Notes
Recipe from Eat Right For Your Sight: Simple Tasty Recipes That Help Reduce the Risk of Vision Loss from Macular Degeneration, BY JENNIFER TRAINER THOMPSON AND JOHANNA M. SEDDON, MD, ScM. Copyright © 2015 American Macular Degeneration Foundation. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, The Experiment. Available wherever books are sold.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 261kcalProtein: 31gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 287mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 5448IUVitamin C: 62mgVitamin E: 2IUZinc: 1mgBeta-carotene: 3238μgOmega-3 fatty acids: 3gLutein and zeaxanthin: 7013μg
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