The first week is easy and filled with enthusiasm. Then reality hits you as you realize the old stand-bys of spaghetti or tostadas are no longer available to you. You have to make a whole new list of "go-to" recipes. And that is a daunting task. This is a journey I have just started. I am keeping my food journal here so that when you are in a rut or are starting to panic you can look here for ideas and perhaps even inspiration.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Herb-rubbed Salmon with Zucchini


o   1 8 oz salmon steak or fillet, per person (recipe is for 1)
o   1 teaspoon olive oil
o   Coarse salt and pepper
o   ½ teaspoon dried oregano
o   2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
o   4 cherry tomatoes, halved
o   1 small (4 oz) zucchini, halved and sliced, ¼ inch thick
o   1 small garlic clove, minced
o   1 scallion, thinly sliced

Preheat oven to 425. Place salmon in a small baking dish or oven proof skillet; drizzle with ¼ teaspoon oil

Make the rub: In a small bowl mix mint, garlic, oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Sprinkle half the rub mixture evenly over both sides of the salmon. Bake salmon until opaque throughout, about 10 minutes, for medium rare. 

Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick skillet heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add zucchini, and cook tossing occasionally until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in scallion, tomatoes, and remaining rub mixture. Cook just to heat through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper; serve with salmon.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 407
Carbohydrates: 9.7g 
Protein: 47.6g
Fat:     T: 19.4g   
Fiber: 2.9g

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