Guest Author - Jill Valente
As I am entering the third trimester my days are mostly consumed by baby thoughts. Which shade of pink should I paint the nursery? How can I best prepare for labor? And most importantly, what else can I do to help my baby develop well? I recently read that Omega-3 intake is especially important now as it can reduce preterm labor plus it boosts the baby’s brain development. But Omega-3 is not only good for expecting mothers, it has tons of health benefits! It can help prevent retinopathy, eye disease and depression. It’s also said to prevent heart disease. Salmon is an excellent source of Omega-3 and this recipe is delicious, check it out!
Broiled Salmon with Tamari-Orange Marinade
Full of omega-3s for your heart, mood, and skin
Ingredients
* 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) wild Alaskan salmon fillet, cut into 4 equal portions, or four 6-ounce (186-g) salmon steaks
* 1/3 cup (80 ml) high-quality dry white wine, such as Chardonnay, or medium sweet wine, such as Riesling
* 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low-sodium tamari
* 1/3 cup (80 ml) orange juice (fresh squeezed is best; about 1 large juicy orange)
* 3 tablespoons (24 g) peeled and finely grated ginger
* 1/4 cup (25 g) finely chopped green onions
* 1 teaspoon raw honey
* 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes, then marinate for 4 to 6 hours
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Rinse the salmon gently in water and pat to dry.
In a small bowl, combine the wine, tamari, orange juice, ginger, scallions, and honey and whisk to combine well.
Place the salmon in a shallow glass baking pan, skin side down if fillet, and pour the marinade evenly on top.
Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight, tipping the dish occasionally to recoat the salmon.
Remove the baking pan from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, Preheat the broiler,
Lift the salmon out of the baking pan and remove any ginger or scallions to prevent burning, Rub the oil on the skin/bottom side the salmon and place it on the broiling pan, oiled side down.
Broil the salmon under high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the flesh inside is firm and light pink. The top should lightly brown and caramelize. (If the salmon browns within the first 5 minutes, move the broiling pan down 1 rack in your oven.)
Yield: 4 servings
The above is an excerpt from the book The Healthiest Meals on Earth
by Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
Published by Fair Winds Press; July 2008;$24.95US/$27.50CAN; 978-1-59233-318-9
Copyright © 2008 Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
Author Bio
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S, is a nationally known expert on weight loss, nutrition, and health. He's a board-certified nutrition specialist with a master's degree in psychology, a life coach, motivational speaker, and former personal trainer with six national certifications. His most recent book is the much-praised The Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth. His book The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth: The Surprising Truth about What You Should Eat and Why has been endorsed by a virtual who's who in the world of integrative medicine and nutrition, including Mehmet Oz, M.D., Christiane Northurp, M.D., and Barry Sears, Ph.D.
http://www.jonnybowden.com/
