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Salmon with Peppers

Do you like fish but are afraid to cook it? There's no better time to conquer your fear- the markets are full of all kinds of fish at great prices. Here's a quick, fool-proof method to making a delicious dish that's healthy to boot. Feel free to substitute your favorite fish is you're not a salmon fan. Ingredients:12 ounces of salmon, boned, skinned & cut into bite-size pieces1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper, seeded1 cup chopped green bell pepper, seeded1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon olive oil1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt (optional)Soy and Lemon Dipping Sauce:1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons lemon juice2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substituteDirections:Combine all ingredients in a medium or large Ziploc or Glad steamer bag. Seal bag and shake to mix ingredients. Pat ingredients into a single layer, place in microwave. Cook on full power for 4 (large bag) to 5 minutes (medium bag) or until salmon is cooked through and flakes easily. Allow bag to stand for 1 minute before handling. Open carefully. Serve with dipping sauce.For dipping sauce, mix all ingredients and serve with salmon and peppers. Makes 4 servings.Nutrition Information per serving: 228 calories, 22 gm protein, <1 gm carbohydrates, 15 gm fat,<1 gm fiber, 72 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium.