PrintTry this delicious sweet salmon and pasta meal that is loaded with flavor and nutrients, but not with fat and calories.
Sweet Grilled Salmon
Ingredients:
4 oz. salmon fillet
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp. soy sauce, low sodium
2 tsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. olive oil
¼ tsp. lemon pepper
2 tsp. water
Instructions:
In small bowl, combine all ingredients except for salmon and stir together until sugar is well dissolved. Use this as a marinade for the salmon and refrigerate for 30 min-2 hours.
Preheat grill for medium heat. Place salmon on the preheated grill, and discard leftover marinade. Cook salmon for 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. (May also be baked: bake in aluminum foil on cookie sheet at 425 F for about 15 minutes, or until flakes easily with a fork). Serve with bowtie pasta.
Bowtie Pasta
Ingredients:
1 oz farfalle (bow tie pasta)
6 cherry tomatoes
5 spinach leaves, torn
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. parmesan cheese, fat free
Instructions:
Boil pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and spinach in a bowl. When pasta is done cooking, drain and immediately add to bowl with spinach and tomatoes. Let stand for a few minutes while combining garlic, lemon juice and olive oil; whisk until well mixed. Drizzle dressing over pasta mixture, top with Parmesan cheese and toss gently to coat.
Nutrition Facts
(Serves 1):
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 65mg
Sodium: 480mg
Total Carbohydrates: 41g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 31g
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