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After a long day at work, many of us are looking for something quick, easy and healthy to prepare for dinner. Why not try Alaska salmon? Although it's well known that full-flavored fish, such as Alaska salmon, can be a healthy addition to any diet, many of us don't know how fast and simple it can be to prepare at home. In just minutes you can prepare flavorful Chili-Rubbed Sauteed Alaska Salmon, perfect for both a weekday dinner and weekend entertaining. Alaska salmon ranks among the world's finest seafood. In the cold, clean Alaskan waters the five species of wild salmon—king, sockeye, silver, chum, and pink— grow in an environment that is one of the most pristine in the world. This healthy environment combined with their natural diet of shrimp, herring, squid and other marine life, provides Alaska salmon with superior flavor and a lean, firm texture. Choosing quality seafood isn't hard. Fish should have a moist, shiny appearance, and smell ocean fresh. Alaska salmon is available fresh or fresh frozen in four convenient cuts: whole and dressed, roast, steak, and fillets. Whatever the cut, a simple rule is to allow 10 minutes of cooking time per inch of thickness, measuring fish at its thickest part, or until the salmon flakes when tested with a fork. Salmon will continue to cook once removed from the heat. Along with its great taste and convenience, Alaska salmon is also a healthy addition to any diet. Salmon has a high protein, vitamin and mineral content, and is low in saturated fat. In fact, Alaska salmon is one of the best natural sources of omega-3 essential fatty acids, the "good-fat". Omega-3's offer a wide range of health benefits including reducing the risk of heart attack, hypertension, breast cancer, some kinds of arthritis and even depression. Here's an easy and delicious recipe to get you started cooking Alaska salmon. Ready in just minutes, it has just enough spice to wake up taste buds. Feel free to adjust the herbs and spices to suit your own tastes. Chili-Rubbed Sauteed Alaska Salmon 2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 (4 to 6-ounce)
Alaska salmon steaks or fillets, thawed if necessary
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Lemon wedges In small bowl, mix together chili power, dill, lemon pepper and cumin. Pat mixture evenly on both sides of each salmon steak. Melt butter in large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add salmon. Saute 10 minutes per inch of thickness, turning once. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): calories 198; total fat 11G; saturated fat 5g; cholesterol 101mg; sodium 219mg; total carbohydrates 1g; dietary fiber 1g; protein 24g For additional Alaska Seafood tips and recipes, visit their web site at www.alaskasea food.org or send a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, 311 N. Franklin St., Suite 200, Juneau, AK 99801-1147. There's Always Time For Alaska Salmon More Articles About Salmon |
