Benefits of Salmon
- Salmon is rich in proteins and especially in Omega 3 fatty acids
- That is why it an ideal way to make salmon a perfect diet in day to day life!
- The salad and salmon diet is beneficial for:
- hypercholesterolemia
- syndrome X
- insulin resistance
- elevated triglycerides
- weight loss
- hypertension
- certain types of cancer
- poor immune function
- inflammatory and auto-immune conditions
- general health
Here is a perfect Salmon recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. salmon fillets
- 1 1/2 T unsalted butter
- 3 shallots, peeled and minced
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/3 cup light cream
- 1 T freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 t freshly ground white pepper
- 1/4 t salt, or to taste
- Cut the salmon into 6 equal serving pieces. It is extremely important to wash them perfectly and pat dry on paper towels.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet. Make sure that the heat should be medium-high heat.
- Now the next step is that you should sear the salmon on each side for about 2 to3 minutes, keeping the center slightly rare. Because the fish will continue to cook after it is taken from the pan.
- Now the next step is that you should remove the fish from the pan with a slotted spatula and keep warm.
- The next step is to reduce the heat to low.
- Now add the shollots and garlic to the pan.
- Saute, stirring frquently, for 5 minutes.
- Now add a fair amount of basil, parsley, wine, cream, lemon juice, pepper and salt to the pan.
- Now cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, and make sure that the mixture is reduced by half. Till then, you have to keep on stirring it!
- Taste for seasoning, adding pepper and salt as needed.