Salmon with Honey and Spices

For seafood lovers, here’s a delicious salmon recipe that’s rich in Omega 3 and fatty acids. It can be paired with a salad and a serving of rice or mashed potatoes.

Approximate nutritional content: 1 serving, recipe serves 4

• Calories: 323 kcal.

• Grams of fat: 19 gr. equivalent to 4 fat servings

• Grams of carbohydrates: 15 gr. equivalent to 1 carbohydrate serving

• Grams of protein: 23 gr. equivalent to 3 protein servings

Note: nutritional information may vary according to the quantity and type of ingredients used.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons of honey

• 3/4 teaspoon of lemon zest

• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

• 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder or garlic salt

• Salt to taste

• 1 teaspoon of hot water

• 4 salmon fillets

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 3 cups of arugula or lettuce

Preparation:

• Place the honey, lemon zest, pepper, garlic, salt, and water in a small deep plate and stir until everything is well combined. Rub the salmon fillets with this mixture.

• In a large skillet, add the oil and heat over medium heat. Place the salmon fillets and cook for 4 minutes, carefully turn them over and cook for another 4 minutes.

• Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, until fully cooked.

• Place half a cup of lettuce or arugula on each serving plate and place the salmon on top.

Enjoy!