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Seared Salmon

Seared Lemon-Ginger Salmon

Salmon is filled with omega-3s and other essential fatty acids, and great for your joints. Try this meal!

Recipe Source: 

Reprinted with permission from Taste for Life Magazine.

Prep Time: 

20 minutes prep + marination time

Number of Servings: 

4

Ingredients: 

Lemon-Ginger Marinade

  • 1/4 c lemon juice
  • 1/8 c soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Salmon

  • 4 salmon steaks, about 6 oz each and about 1 inch thick
  • Olive oil
  • Assorted tossed mixed greens
  • Lemon slices and dill sprigs, optional
Directions: 
  1. Combine lemon juice, soy sauce, ginger, honey, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl.
  2. Place salmon steaks in a single layer in a shallow pan. Pour marinade over and let marinate in the fridge for one hour.
  3. Lightly coat the bottom of a frying pan with a small amount of oil. Heat pan to hot.
  4. Add salmon steaks and cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden brown and center of fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Serve salmon steaks over greens. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice and dill sprig, if desired.