| These no-brainer salmon recipes really do the trick - | | | | Take one-half of the mix and mound it in the center of |
| for both yumminess and nutrition. Not to mention | | | | a tortilla. Add several pieces of baby arugula, and one |
| they're easy. Salmon has become very popular now | | | | tomato slice to the top. Fold over 2 sides of the tortilla |
| because of the abundance of information out there | | | | to tuck in the filling. Then start on one un-folded side |
| about the importance of good Omega 3 fatty acids in | | | | and roll the tortilla tightly, keeping the filling in, until it's all |
| our diets. You may know they fight disease and | | | | enclosed in the wrap. If you're not going to eat it right |
| promote healthy brain structure and function. (Really | | | | away, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. To serve later: |
| important if you're -- shall we say -- getting up there in | | | | unwrap the plastic and cut on a diagonal into two |
| years.) Salmon is the ideal food, high in those Omega | | | | halves. Two halves will serve one person. This recipe |
| 3's, as well as vitamins, minerals and great protein. Plus, | | | | makes 3 wraps. |
| it's got a rich flavor. Many people who aren't fans of | | | | Easy Salmon Patties |
| fish do like salmon. | | | | These patties are pan fried, and are very easy. |
| So here we go with a couple of no-brainer easy | | | | You need: |
| salmon recipes. I also use olive oil as much as possible | | | | One 7.5 oz. can of wild Alaskan sockeye salmon |
| - way better for you. (P.S. -- These also make good, | | | | (Or again, you can use leftover fresh salmon) |
| substantial healthy snack recipes for in between | | | | 3 Tbsp of milk |
| meals). | | | | ¼ cup of bread crumbs |
| Flavorful Salmon Wraps | | | | One egg, beaten |
| You need: | | | | 2 Tbsp of olive oil |
| One small can of wild Alaskan sockeye salmon | | | | Optional ring of red pepper |
| (You can also use leftover fresh salmon from a | | | | Optional slice of red onion |
| previous meal) | | | | Salt and pepper to taste |
| 2 tsp of olive oil | | | | A little mayo is optional, to taste |
| ¼ cup chopped red onions | | | | Romaine lettuce leaf |
| ¼ cup chopped calamata olives | | | | Slice of low-fat cheese |
| 2 Tbsp of chopped Italian flat leaf parsley | | | | Heat olive oil in a fry pan. Remove any bones, and |
| A dash of salt and pepper | | | | flake the salmon into a bowl with a fork. Add milk, |
| 1 tsp of grated lemon zest (lemon peel) | | | | bread crumbs, beaten egg, salt and pepper (other |
| 2 tsp lemon juice | | | | seasonings that you like can be added too). Form into |
| A bunch of baby arugula - whatever amount you | | | | patties and fry on both sides in the olive oil until brown. |
| want | | | | You can also cook the slice of red pepper and onion |
| 3 Roma tomato slices (they are less watery) | | | | until tender (or serve raw if you prefer). When almost |
| 10" whole-grain tortillas | | | | done, add the slice of cheese and let it melt. Top the |
| Remove bones from salmon, if any, and flake the | | | | patties with the red pepper, onion, and leaf of romaine |
| salmon with a fork into a bowl. if any. Mix in the onions, | | | | lettuce. You can either serve as is, or on a whole-grain |
| calamata olives, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt | | | | bun. If you don't use mayo, they'll keep longer, which is |
| and pepper, and olive oil. | | | | ideal for picnics. |