Food & Recipes

Honey Dijon Salmon

Dijon mustard and honey add a delightful flavor to this salmon dish!

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/3 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

Directions:

1. Line broiler pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
2. Arrange salmon in single layer in pan; sprinkle salmon on both sides with garlic powder.
3. Combine mustard, honey, lemon peel and pepper in small cup; mix until completely blended.
4. Spread mixture over salmon; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes.
5. Heat broiler on high heat; cook salmon 5 to 6 minutes per side, until fish flakes easily with a fork.

Tips: A 3-ounce serving of heart-healthy salmon supplies more than 200 percent of your need for vitamin B, a vitamin that helps maintain proper amounts of homocysteine in the blood.

Excerpted from Cook Once, Eat for a Week by Jyl Steinback. Copyright © 2003 by Family Fit Lifestyle, an Arizona Corporation.

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