Pepper Crusted Salmon

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This delicious salmon, packed with brain- and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is a favourite at home.  Use a good quality pepper mill to coarsely grind the fresh pepper for this recipe—it makes a big difference.

Pepper Crusted Salmon

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
2 tbsp / 25 ml maple syrup
2 tbsp / 25 ml sodium-reduced soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 4 ounce (120 g) salmon fillets
1/4 cup / 50 ml fresh coarsely ground black pepper
1 tbsp / 15 ml canola or grapseed oil

Directions

In a shallow dish, combine maple syrup, soy sauce and garlic. Place salmon fillets, skin side up, in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Place ground pepper on a large plate. Remove salmon from marinade and firmly press each fillet (skin side up) into pepper.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over high heat. When pan is hot, place salmon in the skillet, side up; reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Serves 4.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Per 4-ounce serving
Calories 217
Cholesterol 62
Carbohydrates 9
Fiber 2
Protein 23
Fat 10
Saturated Fat 1
Trans Fat 0
Sodium 320

Source: lesliebeck.com