Look at me....using recipes and stuff! I told you I was going to get more creative in my kitchen Last week, when I called my self lazy and admitted I could eat the same thing everyday for an entire year, well that's still all true, but I forgot the other reason I sometimes lose my motivation in the kitchen...my kids. Man, these people are lame sometimes. It never fails, I tell them we're having fish for dinner and at least one, if not all three, is throwing themselves down on the ground in protest. Punks. My people are pretty healthy eaters, you know, when their not asking for complete junk. I can't totally blame them for not loving fish, it can be acquired taste, or texture maybe. They will come around, but I don't have time for their pallets to mature. I fix salmon for me. Mainly because my coach demands it{30 GRAMS OF PROTEIN in just 5 ounces!}, but also because you can't deny the health benefits:
Calms Inflammation, Fights Cancer, Improves Cardiovascular health, Improves your hair and skin{YES, please!!}, Provides Vitamin D, Stops free radicals, builds strong bones, and can even help you sleep better.
Steamed Salmon And Veggies
NEED: 1 lb Salmon Fillet cut into 5 ounce pieces, cherry tomatoes halved, zucchini thinly sliced, basil leaves roughly chopped, olive oil, pepper and a smidge of sea salt
ARRANGE: 1 salmon fillet, a handful of veggies, salt, pepper, basil and a drizzle of olive oil on a piece of foil{about 14 inches long} RREPEAT process for other 3 fillets.
FOLD: packets and PLACE on a cookie sheet to COOK....450 degrees for 18 minutes
CUT: puncture foil with a knife when they come out of the oven to vent the steam. OPEN slowly and ENJOY! Its just that easy. YUM!