Hearty Mediterranean Salmon

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Brain-Healthy Mediterranean Salmon

Brain-boosting food – salmon and olive oil. Brain-boosting nutrients – omega-3 fatty acids, protein, monounsaturated fat, vitamin B12, potassium, and antioxidants.

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Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 4 (3 ounce fillets)

Calories 236 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 4 cloves garlic pressed
• 4 3-ounce salmon fillets
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

 

• Mix together olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl.
• Arrange salmon fillets in a shallow baking dish. Rub pressed garlic onto the fillets, then pour the vinegar and oil over them, turning once to coat.
• Season with cilantro, basil, and garlic salt. Set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Preheat oven’s broiler. Place the salmon about 6 inches from the heat source and broil for 15 minutes, turning once or until browned on both sides and easily flaked with a fork.
• Brush occasionally with the sauce from the pan.

Notes

Nutrition: 236 calories, 12 g total fat, 4 g saturated fat, 30 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber.

Recipe courtesy of Dr. David B. Samadi, Urologic Oncologist Expert and Renowned Robotic Surgeon (www.samadimd.com www.prostatecancer911.com www.roboticoncology.com)

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