Recipe:
In a salmon rut? Try this exciting and unexpected combination of salmon and blueberries!
Salmon and blueberries, two of my top ten beauty foods, are anti-aging powerhouses. Salmon is a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which help keep skin smooth and hair healthy.
Blueberries are one of the best food sources of antiaging antioxidants. In fact, anthocyanins, the bluish pigments in blueberries, help to strengthen collagen, keeping skin soft and supple.
In this dish, salmon is covered with a sweet, tangy, and fruity glaze. The glaze also has hints of spicy ginger, which complements the salmon perfectly.
Ingredients:
1 lb salmon
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Season salmon with salt and place in a shallow baking dish. In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, honey, and ginger and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, until it becomes a syrupy glaze. Pour the glaze over the salmon and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Yields: 4 servings
Per serving: 281 calories, 23.5 g protein, 11.1 g carbohydrates, 0.8 g fiber, 9.5 g sugars, 15.2 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 62.4 mg cholesterol, 216 mg sodium, 15 mg calcium, 3 g omega-3 fats, 238 IU vitamin A, 7.3 mg vitamin C, 4 mg vitamin E, 0.6 mg iron, 0.4 mg zinc
Lisa Drayer, M.A., R.D.,
is the author of THE BEAUTY DIET and STRONG, SLIM, and 30! For more of Lisa’s Beauty Bites, visit www.lisadrayer.com.