Diet - Ginger Salmon

Looking for something with a little more “exotic” taste, while also simple to make? Try this recipe for Ginger Salmon – and get some extra omega-3’s as well!

16 oz. Salmon fillet
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp minced ginger
¼ cup mirin (Japanese condiment available in the ethnic food isle of most supermarkets)
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vodka
1 tbsp butter
2 scallions chopped (white part only)
3-4 sprigs cilantro
4-5 shitake mushrooms, sliced

Cut salmon into 1” squares. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add salmon, ginger, and mushrooms. Sear together for 1 minute, then pour in the mirin, soy sauce and vodka over the salmon. Turn the heat to medium – cook for about 3 minute, or until fish turns pale. Add butter and turn off the heat. Spoon the salmon onto a serving plate, top with scallion and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional Info (estimated)
Per serving – 359 calories. 24g protein. 6 g carbohydrates. 22g fat (5g saturated), 1g fiber.