Jonny Bowden’s new book is chock full of yummy low-carb recipes
Following up on the success of his bestselling The 150 Healthiest Foods On Earth and The Most Effective Natural Cures On Earth, renowned diet and nutrition expert Dr. Jonny Bowden is back with his very first cookbook entitled The Healthiest Meals on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What Meals to Eat and Why. This book is full of delicious meal ideas for your healthy low-carb lifestyle regardless of which plan you choose to follow.
By special permission from Jonny’s publisher Fair Winds Press, I have one of those meal recipes from his latest book to share with you today. It’s a mouthwatering salmon recipe that’s out of this world and contains lots of healthy essential fatty acids for great heart health. For those of you on a much more strict version of livin’ la vida low-carb, you may need to omit or substitute some of the ingredients. But this recipe is a great template for a healthy meal regardless of your chosen low-carb diet plan. ENJOY!
Broiled Salmon With Tamari-Orange Marinade
Full of omega-3s for your heart, mood, and skin
1 ½ pounds (680 g) wild Alaskan salmon fillet, cut into 4 equal portions, or four 6-ounce (186-g) salmon steaks
? cup (80 ml) high-quality dry white wine, such as Chardonnay, or medium sweet wine, such as Riesling
2 tablespoons (30 ml) low-sodium tamari
? cup (80 ml) orange juice (fresh squeezed is best; about 1 large juicy orange)
3 tablespoons (24 g) peeled and finely grated ginger
¼ cup (25 g) finely chopped green onions
1 teaspoon raw honey
½ teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Prep Time: 10 minutes, then marinate for 4 to 6 hours
Cook Time: 10 to 15 minutes
Rinse the salmon gently in water and pat to dry.
In a small bowl, combine the wine, tamari, orange juice, ginger, scallions, and honey and whisk to combine well.
Place the salmon in a shallow glass baking pan, skin side down if fillet, and pour the marinade evenly on top.
Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight, tipping the dish occasionally to recoat the salmon.
Remove the baking pan from the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, Preheat the broiler, Lift the salmon out of the baking pan and remove any ginger or scallions to prevent burning, Rub the oil on the skin/bottom side the salmon and place it on the broiling pan, oiled side down.
Broil the salmon under high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, until salmon flakes easily with a fork and the flesh inside is firm and light pink. The top should lightly brown and caramelize. (If the salmon browns within the first 5 minutes, move the broiling pan down 1 rack in your oven.)
Yield: 4 servings
Notes from the Kitchen
* Marinades impart wonderful flavors to proteins — such as meat, fish, and tofu — and the acid and salt components of the marinade can help to tenderize the meat or fish. It takes time for the protein to fully absorb the marinade flavors. Seafood takes the least, 4 hours, whereas heavier cuts of meat take longer, up to 12 hours. A typical marinade combines a strongly flavored liquid — such as wine, vinegar, or juice — with herbs, spices, or other flavoring foods, such as minced onion, and a small amount of oil. You can omit the oil to reduce the fat content. Using a small amount of a pungent-flavored food or spice such as garlic, cayenne pepper, or ginger will reduce the need for salt.
* One cup of marinade is sufficient for 2 to 3 pounds (900 g to ¼ kg) of protein.
* It’s helpful to turn the meat, seafood, or tofu to recoat it occasionally while marinating. Some people combine the meat, seafood, or tofu and marinade in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag to easily recoat the meat. Place the bag inside a bowl in the refrigerator just in case the bag leaks.
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