Honey Spice Salmon

Honey Spice Rubbed Salmon

Portions:
4

Serving Size:
3-1/2 ounces salmon, 3/4 cup arugula

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
8 – 12 minutes

    Diet Types:
  • Dialysis
  • Gluten-free
  • Heart Healthy

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 16 ounces salmon fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups arugula

Instructions

  1. Place honey, grated lemon peel, ground pepper, garlic powder and hot water in a small bowl and whisk until blended. With gloved hands, rub mixture over salmon fillets.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spice-rubbed salmon fillets and cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn fillets with a spatula.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook an additional 4 to 6 minutes, until fish turns opaque throughout and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  4. Arrange 1/2-cup arugula on each plate. Place salmon fillet on top of arugula and serve.

Tips

  • Purchase 4 salmon fillets, 4 ounces each.
  • You may also cook the salmon on an outdoor grill if you’d like.
  • For a low-protein diet, adjust portion according to your meal plan or talk to your dietitian.

Submitted by: LoraRose, dietitian from New York

Nutrients per serving

Calories 260

Protein 24 g

Carbohydrates 14 g

Fat 12 g

Cholesterol 52 mg

Sodium 89 mg

Potassium 472 mg

Phosphorus 305 mg

Calcium 27 mg

Fiber 0.4 g

Added Sugar 13 g