Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.
Lactose
Avoid this recipe if you are lactose intolerant.
Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.
GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.
Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.
"Action is the foundational key to all success."
-Pablo Picasso, Artist
You can use mild paprika for this recipe but hot paprika is even better. The spice is great with the salmon and the yogurt sauce is the perfect cool complement.
Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces fish with sauce
Cooking Time: 30 Minutes
This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
This recipe makes great leftovers: serve the salmon cold with sauce.
Serve with Quinoa with Peas or Quinoa with Peas - Low Sodium Version or Garbanzo and Feta Salad
AND
Serve with Jicama Salad or Herbed Zucchini or Minted Carrots or Minted Carrots - Low Sodium Version
1/2 small | cucumber (seeded but no peeled) |
1/2 cup | non fat Greek yogurt |
1 Tbsp | capers |
1 Tbsp | fresh oregano (minced) |
1 small | green onion (thinly sliced) |
1/8 tsp | salt |
fresh ground black pepper (to taste) | |
4 4 ounce | salmon filets |
1 tsp | paprika |
2 tsp | olive oil |
Grate the cucumber. Place it in a bowl with the yogurt, capers oregano, green onion, salt and pepper. Chill.
Sprinkle the salmon with the paprika.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot add the salmon skin side down. Cook for about 5 minutes and turn over. Cook for another 5 - 6 minutes. Serve with the caper sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 4 ounces with sauce
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 | Calories from Fat 109 |
% Daily Value |
Total Fat 12g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Monounsaturated Fat 6g | |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 71mg | 24% |
Sodium 213mg | 9% |
Total Carbohydrates 4g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Sugars 3g | |
Protein 26g |
Vitamin A 11% | Vitamin C 3% |
Calcium 8% | Iron 5% |
Vitamin K 11 mcg | Potassium 577 mg |
Magnesium 39 mg |