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Simple Salmon

Now that the weather is (fingers crossed) warming up, there's no excuse not to fire up the grill and cook you some fish. While high in fat, salmon is one of the most nutritious fishes on the planet. It's an excellent source of protein and anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that may reduce risk for heart disease and some cancers. Buy wild caught salmon (VS farm raised) to reduce your intake of environmental contaminants. Salmon should be bright coral colored and fleshy (not dry or slimy).Ingredients:1 ½ lb salmon fillets (about 4 pieces), skin still onjuice of 1 lemon¼ cup olive oil2 tsp. dill or tarragon1/2 tsp. sea saltDirections:1. Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, dill (or tarragon) and salt together and pour mixture into a gallon-sized Ziplock.2. Place salmon fillets in Ziplock bag and marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator prior to grilling.3. Pre-heat your grill to medium. Grill salmon for 6-8 minutes on medium heat on each side until fish flakes easily.Makes 4 servings. Nutrition facts per serving: 228 calories, 17.9 grams fat, 16.6 grams protein, .2 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber, 38 mg cholesterol, 330 mg sodium