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.
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.