Skillet Salmon & Parmesan Potatoes |
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Prep Time: 8 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Salmon, like tuna, is packed with metabolism-boosting omega-3 fatty acids. This dish also features CLA in the cheese, Resistant Starch from the potatoes, and fiber from the greens. Ingredients:
1 (6-ounce) salmon fillet (about 1-inch thick) |
cooking spray |
2 medium potatoes |
salt and pepper, to taste |
4 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese |
2 cups mixed salad greens |
1 cup chopped tomatoes |
2 tablespoons low-fat balsamic vinaigrette |
1 lemon |
Directions:
1. Heat a nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat fish with cooking spray. Add fish to pan, and cook 6 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
2. While fish cooks, pierce potatoes with a fork; arrange in a circle on paper towels in a microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 810 minutes, turning potatoes after 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.
3. Cut the cooked potatoes in half, and sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Combine greens, tomatoes, and vinaigrette in a bowl; toss gently.
5. Cut lemon in half, and squeeze lemon juice over fish. Serve salmon with potatoes and salad.
6. Carb Star: Potatoes
7. to 3.7 grams of Resistant Starch
8. In addition to fiber and Resistant Starch, potatoes are a natural source of a proteinase inhibitor, a natural chemical that boosts satiety hormones and curbs appetite. Potatoes are also incredibly filling andat 300 calories for a large, baked spudgreat for weight loss.
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