salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions (3 oz each)

Baja-Style Salmon Tacos

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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 Baja-Style Salmon Tacos
Prep Time 20
Cook Time 15
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Ingredients
For taco filling:
  • 1 cup green cabbage (about ¼ head), rinsed and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (or substitute white onion)
  • 1 medium Jalapeno chili pepper, rinsed and split lengthwise—remove seeds and white membrane, and mince (about 2 Tbsp); for less spice, use green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced (or substitute ½ tsp ground coriander)
For marinade:
Prep Time 20
Cook Time 15
Servings
Ingredients
For taco filling:
  • 1 cup green cabbage (about ¼ head), rinsed and shredded
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced (or substitute white onion)
  • 1 medium Jalapeno chili pepper, rinsed and split lengthwise—remove seeds and white membrane, and mince (about 2 Tbsp); for less spice, use green bell pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced (or substitute ½ tsp ground coriander)
For marinade:
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. Prepare taco filling by combining all ingredients.  Let stand for 10–15 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. To prepare the marinade, combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt in a bowl. 
  4. Place salmon fillets in a flat dish with sides.  Pour marinade evenly over fillets.
  5. Place salmon fillets on grill or broiler.  Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, until fish flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).  Remove from the heat and set aside for 2–3 minutes.  Cut into strips.
  6. To make each taco, fill one tortilla with ¾ cup filling and one salmon fillet. 
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Asian-Style Steamed Salmon

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

https://healthyeating.nhlbi.nih.gov

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 Asian-Style Steamed Salmon
Prep Time 15
Cook Time 10
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Ingredients
Prep Time 15
Cook Time 10
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine chicken broth, mushroom caps, ginger, scallions, soy sauce, and sesame oil (optional) in a large, shallow sauté pan.  Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower heat and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  2. Add salmon fillets, and cover with a tight-fitting lid.  Cook gently over low heat for 4–5 minutes or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork in the thickest part (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F).
  3. Serve one piece of salmon with ¼ cup of broth.
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