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Steamed Salmon with Avocado

A steamed salmon fillet makes for a healthful—and unexpectedly delicious—morning meal, especially when served with avocado. Both foods are excellent sources of unsaturated fats, which benefit the heart.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

2 lemons (1 sliced into thin rounds,1 cut into wedges)
4 wild salmon fillets (each 1 inch thick and about 4 ounces)
Coarse sea salt, such as fleur de sel
1 ripe, firm Hass avocado

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Arrange lemon rounds on bottom of a bamboo steamer basket. Season salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, dividing evenly. Place salmon on top of lemon rounds, and cover with steamer lid.

    Step 2

    Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a large skillet. Place steamer basket in skillet, and steam until fish is opaque throughout, about 7 minutes.

    Step 3

    Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit; peel and thinly slice. Arrange avocado and salmon on plates. Season salmon with more salt, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 303

    Step 6

    Saturated Fat: 3.2g

    Step 7

    Unsaturated Fat: 12.3mg

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 69mg

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 7.7g

    Step 10

    Protein: 24g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 180mg

    Step 12

    Fiber: 3.9g

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