Asian Salmon with Brown Rice

I made this dish since I'm trying to eat healthier. One of my friends said he'd quit smoking cigarettes if I get to a certain weight so there should be some healthier recipes coming up. Of course I'll still make desserts and give them away. Sorry for those of you who don't live by me.

This recipe is a whitney klein original. It's great with fish and chicken. Feel free to make white rice instead of brown rice. Another great quick side is cous cous but I'll be making that a different day. Another healthy side dish is stemmed or roasted vegetables.

Tips for buying the Salmon: buy a large fillet and portion the pieces at home. Try to make even portions and cut the fish with long slices all in the same direction, really use the length of the knife cuz you don't want to tear up the fish. Ask the worker at the fish counter to let you smell the fish. It should smell like the sea or like nothing. if it smells fishy, it'll taste fishy and gross. If the worker won't let you smell the fish, go buy some steaks or chicken instead. Ask the worker to also remove all the pin bones. This is a tedious task that I let the experts do.

The best part of this meal is that it's healthy so you can eat more of it!

Salmon Marinade:
1/4-1/3 cup Soy Sauce (if using low sodium add some salt before placing fish under broiler)
1/4 cup teriyaki marinade/sauce
2 tbs. rice vinegar
1/2-1 lime
1 tsp dry thyme
1/4 cup pineapple juice

Directions:
1. combine all ingredients together in a plastic bag and add salmon. Remove as much air as possible and coat fish well with marinade. Place bag into a baking dish so in case the bag punctures or breaks you don't get stuff all over your fridge! Marinate for 2-4 hours.

(2-4 hours later)

Preheat Broiler

1. Spray foil lined sheet pan with pam non-stick spray. Place salmon on to sheet pan. (foil makes clean up super easy so don't forget it!!!)

2. Cook instant brown rice according to package directions. should take 10-15 minuts to cook.

2. While cooking rice, place fish 6 inches under broiler for 6-7 minutes or until flesh looks cooked and bounces back when you touch it lightly. Make sure to rotate pan while cooking for a more even doneness

3. serve a piece of salmon with a good helping of rice and some lime wedges.


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