Important Notes
The natural richness of salmon and it’s high amount of Omega-3′s makes it a great choice for a healthy meal that doesn’t need much added fat. By stuffing a mixture of fresh herbs into the fillets, through a pocket, the fish is infused with bright flavors. A light glaze during the cooking process is the final touch.
Edamame and all preparations of soybeans are rich in carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, and micronutrients, particularly folates, manganese, and vitamin K.The balance of fatty acids in 100 grams of edamame is 361mg of omega-3 fatty acids to 1794mg of omega-6 fatty acids. Edamame beans contain higher levels of abscisic acid, sucrose, and protein than other types of soybeans, and may contain carotenoids.
Total Time: 28 min
Preparation: 20 min
Cook: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Level: Easy
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
- 2 scallions
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 center cut skin-on wild salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds
- 1 1/3 cups cooked edamame
- Lime wedges, optional garnish
Directions
Preheat the grill over medium-high direct heat. Oil the grill grates. Finely chop the cilantro and scallion and mix in the oil and ginger. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut two 3-inch long slits through the skin lengthwise on the bottom of the salmon fillets, going about halfway into the salmon. Evenly stuff the slits with the herb mixture. Season the fish with salt and pepper.
Stir together the lime juice, soy and honey until smooth. Place the salmon, skin side up, on the grill and cook until well marked, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the salmon and continue to cook, brushing the tops with the sauce, until the fish is cooked through, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle the tops with the sesame seeds. Serve with edamame and lime wedges.
Broiler directions: Position an oven rack so that a baking sheet set on the rack is about 4-inches below the heat source. Preheat the broiler. Prepare the salmon as above and place the fillets, skin down, on a foil lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil, basting 3 to 4 times with the sauce, until just cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.
Nutritional analysis per serving
(analysis not including optional lime wedges)
Calories 345; Total Fat 15g (Sat Fat 1.8g, Mono Fat 4.1g, Poly Fat 5.8g) ; Protein 39g; Carb 10g; Fiber 3g; Cholesterol 93.5mg; Sodium 306mg
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