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Honey Mustard Salmon

This dish is elegant enough for company, quick enough for a "desperation dinner," and convenient enough for any cook. You can put it together at the last minute or assemble it in the morning so it's ready to cook when you are.

Serving: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 6 minutes
Total Time: 11 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dillweed or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard or any other good-quality mustard
1 tablespoon honey
6 salmon fillets (about 4-ounces each)
Vegetable oil spray (optional)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat grill on high or preheat broiler to 450 degrees F.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together dillweed, mustard, and honey.

3. Rinse salmon and pat dry with paper towels. Brush mustard mixture all over flesh side of salmon.

4. If broiling fish, spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Put fish skin side down on grill or baking sheet. Grill or broil about 6-inches from heat for about 6 minutes, or until fish is barely translucent at its thickest part and sides are beginning to flake when tested with a fork. Fish will cook a little more after you remove it from the heat.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Based on individual serving.

Calories: 152
Total Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Protein: 23 g

Fish Dijon

From the Moosewood cookbook series comes this tangy fish that will impress your guests.

Serving: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
4 tbsp. butter
1 cup onion, minced
1 tbsp. fresh dill
3 tbsp. unbleached white flour
1 cup milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
2 lb fish fillet

DIRECTIONS:
1. Saute the onions and dill in the butter until the onions are translucent.

2. Add the flour to the butter and onion mixture and stir rapidly on low heat, taking care not to scorch the flour.

3. Stir in the milk.

4. The sauce should thicken quickly and become smooth after several more minutes of stirring.

5. Remove from the heat and whisk in the sour cream, 1 to 2 tablespoons of mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

6. Whisk smooth.

7. If the sauce will not be served immediately, keep it warm on very low heat or in a double boiler.

8. Add the lemon juice just before serving.

9. Meanwhile, bake or broil the fish.

10. As soon as the fish is tender and flakes easily, ladle the sauce over it and serve.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Based on individual serving.

Calories: 300
Total Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 9 g
Cholesterol: 170 mg Sodium: 162 mg
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 0 gz
Sugar: 2 g Protein: 30 g
Calcium: 140 mg
Folate: 40 mcg

Sauteed Shrimp and Scallops with Cilantro

A delicious and simple seafood dish.

Serving: 3
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 large clove garlic, minced
1/2 lb sea scallops
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and cleaned
2 cups chopped tomato
1/3 chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)

DIRECTIONS:
1. Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a saute pan.

2. Add green pepper and saute for 1 minute.

3. Add scallops, shrimp and garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring or shaking pan frequently.

4. Add tomatoes, cilantro and chili powder and saute until tomatoes reduce and form a sauce, approximately 7 minutes. Serves 3-4.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Based on individual serving.

Calories: 300
Total Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 35 g

Broiled Salmon

Serve this elegant dish with rice pilaf. If you happen to have leftovers - which isn't likely - slice this fish, refrigerate and serve atop a green salad for a low-carb lunch dish.

Serving: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
4 salmon steaks
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsps lemon juice
2 tbsps soy sauce
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ginger

DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine all ingredients in a shallow dish and marinate steaks for as much time as you have (about an hour if you can).

2. Remove salmon and place in a broiling pan, baste with marinade and broil for 5 minutes on each side (brushing occasionally with more marinade).

3. Watch carefully and check for doneness.

4. Serve immediately.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Based on individual serving.

Calories: 360
Total Fat: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Protein: 36 g