February is the American Heart Association Go Red month for the awareness of Heart Disease and how it affects everyone through someone. Our hearts are what keep us here and what allow us to be who we are. Yesterday being Valentine's Day, a day dedicated to the heart, I felt it was befitting to use today as a start of a platform for foods that are good for your heart.
Salmon is an amazing source of protein, has all the right fats and it also high in Omega's. What most people do not know is that salmon is very easy to cook as well (and it will not stink up you kitchen!) One of my favorite go to Salmon dishes is a very simple citrus marinade that you can spice up and dress up for any occasion.
Broiled Citrus Salmon
2 8 oz Fillets of Salmon Thawed
1/4 cup of Munroe Dairy Orange Juice
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
2 tbs of Olive Oil
zest of 1/2 Lemon
1/2 tsp of Thyme
Salt & Pepper to Taste
Combine all ingredients in a glass baking dish with the salmon. Cover and return to the refridgerator.
Marinade the Salmon in the citrus and olive oil for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Place the marinaded salmon onto a parchment covered baking sheet. Sprinkle the salmon with the lemon zest, thyme, salt & pepper. Place the cookie sheet on the top rack of the oven under the broiler (high) for 8 to 10 minutes. When you can seperate the flakes of the salmon with a fork it is done.
The other half of the lemon can be cut into wedges and served as a garnish!
*Linny's Tip
Asparagus is a great accompianment for Salmon and can be broiled in the oven on the same pan, saving you one less dish to wash!
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