Salmon with Pepita Lime Butter - 2g Carbs, 0g Fiber
From: EatingWell - November/December 2008
Lime juice, chili powder and pepitas give this salmon Mexican flair. Serve with wild rice and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Profile - - Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free
Active Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
2 Tbsp unsalted pepitas (see Tip)
1 Tbsp butter
1/2 tsp freshly grated lime zest
2 Tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 lb salmon fillet, skinned (see Tip) and cut into 4 portions
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Toast pepitas (see Tip). Place in a small bowl with butter, lime zest, lime juice and chili powder.
Generously coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper, add to the pan and cook until browned and just cooked through in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the salmon to a plate. Add the butter-lime mixture to the hot pan; stir until the butter is melted. Serve the salmon topped with the sauce.
Tips & Notes
Tips: Pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) can be found in the bulk-foods section of natural-foods stores or Mexican groceries.
Place a salmon fillet on a clean cutting board, skin side down. Starting at the tail end, slip the blade of a long, sharp knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding the skin down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30 degree angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.
Place pepitas in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Servings: 4
Nutrition per Serving: 259 Calories, 17g Fat, 5g Sat, 5g Mono, 74mg Cholesterol, 24g Protein, 2g Carbs, 0g Fiber, 360mg Sodium, 458mg Potassium
Nutrition Bonus: Excellent source of omega-3s.
Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat
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