The Benefits
Salmon: This popularly eaten fish is bountiful with nutrients which may help manage cholesterol levels and blood pressure, prevent inflammation, and boost brain health.
Vitamin B12, B6, E & D – Iron – Potassium – Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Spinach: This popular leafy green, with its earthy and slightly bitter flavor, may promote eye health, decrease oxidative stress, help prevent heart disease and cancer.
Vitamin A, C & K - Folate - Iron - Potassium
Avocado: This green pitted fruit with dark leathery skin, uniquely named the alligator pear, is known to be one of the fattiest fruits. With its bountiful nutritional profile, it may help reduce blood pressure, support gut health and promote cognitive function.
Vitamin C, E & K - Fiber - Magnesium - Potassium - Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Lemon: This vibrant yellow citrus fruit is high in vitamin C which is known to improve immune health along with many other vitamins and minerals that assist in weight management, promote digestion and support skin health.
Vitamin A, B6 & C – Fiber – Iron – Potassium
Honey: This antioxidant-rich golden nectar which is harvested from the honeycomb may help improve heart health and ward off environmental allergies with its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vitamins A, C, D, E - Thiamine - Riboflavin - Niacin
The Recipe
Ingredients
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
2 tbsp olive oil
4 salmon filets
salt & pepper, to taste
4 cloves of garlic, minced
Bowl extras: rice, sliced avocado, steamed spinach, sesame seeds, finely sliced green onion.
Instructions
1) Prepare the glaze. Whisk together the honey, soy sauce, lemon juice and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside. This is also the time you can start preparing your bowls extra ingredients. 2) Sear salmon. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the salmon filets with salt and pepper then add to pan skin side up. Cook for 4-6 minutes until a nice golden brown sear has formed. Flip. Sauté garlic until fragrant*, about 1 minute. Pour in pre-made glaze and sliced lemons. Baste salmon with sauce until reduced by 1/3.
3) Serve and enjoy! Serve over a bowl of rice and steamed or sautéed veggies of your choice.
*Add extra olive oil if necessary.
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