5 heart-healthy salmon recipes
A great source for Omega-3’s is fish like salmon so try to incorporate some of these healthy salmon dishes into your weekly meal planning.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids are very important to our heart health and help reduce inflammation in the body, but our bodies do not make them naturally. A great source for Omega-3's is fish like salmon so try to incorporate some of these healthy salmon dishes into your weekly meal planning. Keep in mind that wild-caught salmon from the Pacific Coast and Alaska are more sustainably fished and have a larger, more stable population. They also have a very low mercury risk.
Easy Salmon Cake
These salmon cakes are a quick and easy way to get your Omega-3s. Use canned salmon to place it on the table even sooner.
Per serving: 324 calories, 10g fat, 21g carbohydrates, 31g protein, 7g fiber, 585mg sodium, 97mg potassium
Grilled Salmon & Zucchini with Red Pepper Sauce
A simple grilled salmon and vegetable dish is given extra zest with this sauce made from roasted red peppers, tomatoes and almonds. Goes great with grilled baguette.
Per serving: 280 calories, 13g fat, 8g carbohydrates, 32g protein, 2g fiber, 601mg sodium, 871mg potassium
Salmon Burgers with Green Goddess Sauce
Love burgers, but hate the guilt that inevitably comes with it? Try salmon burgers with Green Goddess sauce sans bun, nestled instead on some salad greens.
Per serving: 197 calories, 10g fat, 3g carbohydrates, 23g protein, 0g fiber, 250mg sodium, 445mg potassium
Grilled Salmon Soft Tacos
Does your family swear by Taco Tuesdays? Vary things up a little with this recipe for grilled salmon soft tacos. Make all the accompaniments ahead of time so all you have to do that night is grill the salmon.
Per serving: 567 calories, 30g fat, 45g carbohydrates, 32g protein, 9g fiber, 481mg sodium, 1151mg potassium
Salmon Panzanella
Add some grilled salmon to a traditional Italian bread salad for a more protein-packed meal. This recipe makes 4 servings of 2 cups of salad and 3 ounces of salmon.
Per serving: 362 calories, 21g fat, 15g carbohydrates, 29g protein, 5g fiber, 386mg sodium, 1002mg potassium
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