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Recipe: Roasted salmon

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Dietitian's tip: The American Heart Association recommends two servings of fish every week. Salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help keep blood from forming clots and protect against irregular heartbeats that may cause a heart attack.
By Mayo Clinic staff
Serves 2

Ingredients

    2 5-ounce pieces salmon with skin
    2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tablespoon chopped chives
    1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves (optional)

Directions

Preheat over to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Rub salmon all over with 2 teaspoons oil. Roast skin side down on foil-lined baking sheet until fish is cooked through, about 12 minutes. (Check if fish flakes easily with fork after it bakes 10 minutes. Continue baking only if it doesn't.) Using a metal spatula, lift salmon off skin and place salmon on serving plate. Discard skin. Sprinkle salmon with herbs and serve.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories241 Cholesterol78 mg
Protein28 g Sodium62 mg
Carbohydratetrace Fibertrace
Total fat14 g Potassium698 mg
Saturated fat2 g Calcium18 mg
Monounsaturated fat7 g   
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Source: This recipe is one of 400 recipes collected in the "Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Healthy Cookbook" published by Good Books and available at the MayoClinic.com Bookstore.

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Feb. 10, 2009

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