Something's Fishy!

Trying new things on my plate hasn't always been my strong point! If I like something, I stick with it. But that has all changed and recently my boss introduced me to something I had been avoiding: salmon. But I was brave and tried a bite of grilled salmon and LOVED it!!! So, that means Bryan was firing up the grill for us to try it out and boy did he do a great job! Here's a look at how it turned out plus what he did so you can try it out for yourself.

In case you didn't know, the Mayo Clinic calls salmon a "super food" which means it has great health benefits. They say "salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids - a type of fat that makes your blood less likely to form clots that may cause heart attacks......omega-3 fatty acids can also decrease the growth of artery-clogging plaques, lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. Salmon is also a good source of protein." - Mayo Clinic

So, whether you bake it, broil it, or grill it, give it a try, I think you will be nicely surprised like I was. In the photo, I also had a piece of grilled flounder and some steamed cabbage, zucchini, mushrooms, and california vegetables, and quinoa. Hope you enjoy it like we did!

J

Ingredients:

Salmon Filets

Flounder Filets

3 cups cabbage cut in slices

2 cups fresh mushrooms, washed and sliced in half

1 zucchini, washed and sliced

1 bag frozen california vegetables

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garlic Powder

Blackening Seasoning

Quinoa

Instructions:

Rub a small amount of olive on the fish filets. Lightly sprinkle blackening seasoning or any other favorite spices on the fish. Place on hot grill and cook approximately 4 minutes each side or until the fish easily flakes. In large non-stick pan, pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat over medium temperature. Add cabbage, mushrooms and zucchini. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and other favorite spices. Cover until tender. Steam frozen california vegetables in microwave according to directions then add to cabbage mixture. Cook Quinoa according to directions on package. You will want to start the quinoa first because it has to cook longer than the fish and vegetables. The fish should be cooked last because it takes the least amount of time. Enjoy!

© Janie G. Wallace 2014