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Salmon with Tomato-Basil Salsa

Salmon with Tomato-Basil Salsa

Ingredients

Rich in omega-3 fats, salmon is good for your heart as well as your taste buds.
 

  • Cooking spray

Salmon

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 4 ounces each), rinsed and patted dry
  • 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salsa 

  • 6 ounces grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 1 to 1 1/4 ounces sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Serves: 4

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Place the fish in the pan. In a small bowl, stir together the remaining salmon ingredients. Lightly spread on each fillet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Meanwhile, chop the tomatoes, basil, and onion. Put in a small bowl. Add the vinegar, stirring gently to combine. Spoon over or beside the cooked fish.

Tip: Some produce areas indicate “sweet onions” and others specify certain types, such as Vidalia, OsoSweet, Maui, Walla Walla, or Texas 1015. As the term indicates, these onions are less pungent than most other onions.

Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 200 kcal
Carbs: 5 g
Protein: 26 g
Sodium: 175 mg

This recipe is brought to you by the American Heart Association’s Patient Education program. Recipe copyright © 2008 by the American Heart Association.