Citrus Sambal Salmon

An easy & flavorful marinade with a kick from sambal sauce, an Indonesian chili sauce. Did you know salmon is rich in vitamin D for bone health and Omega-3 fatty acids for heart & brain health?

Prep Time: 5 minutes       Marinating Time: 1-3 hours       Cook Time: 20 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED:

Salmon fillet (marinade makes enough for up to 1 lb fish fillet)

Marinade:

1/3 cup soy sauce

Juice from ½ lemon or 1 small lime (about 2 Tbsp. juice)

1 tsp. freshly grated ginger root

1 Tbsp. sesame oil or vegetable oil

1 Tbsp. sambal sauce (or to taste)

 MAKING IT:

Prepare marinade by mixing together all ingredients.  Place salmon fillet, flesh side down in marinade.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.

Preheat grill or skillet pan (add enough oil to skillet to cover the pan bottom). When hot, add salmon to grill or pan, skin side down.  Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes; flip and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 145F.

Serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges.  A one-pound salmon fillet serves 3-4.

 Nutrition Information per serving (about 4 oz.): 240 Calories; 14g Total Fat; (3g Sat Fat; 0g Trans Fat); 70mg Chol; 230mg Sodium; 0g Total Carb; (0g Fiber; 0g Sugars); 25g Protein; Vitamin D 80% DV; Potassium 10% DV

TIPS:

Sambal is a spicy condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and a variety of spices and herbs. It is available in many grocery stores in the Asian food aisle. You can substitute a dash of Tabasco for sambal sauce or omit this ingredient completely.

Recipe may also be prepared by pan frying salmon. Baste salmon several times with marinade during cooking.

To lower the sodium, substitute light soy sauce or teriyaki sauce.