Recipes from Low-Carb Meals in Minutes

ASIAN GINGER SALMON
Olive oil spray
3/4 pound salmon fillet
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp. low-salt soy sauce
2 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. chopped fresh ginger

Heat a nonstick skillet on medium high and spray with olive oil. Add salmon and brown 2 minutes. Turn, salt and pepper the cooked side, then brown the second side for 2 minutes. Lower heat and sauté for 5 minutes. Combine soy sauce, water and ginger in a small bowl. Remove salmon from skillet, add soy sauce mixture to skillet and cook several seconds. Divide salmon between 2 plates and spoon sauce over salmon.

Makes 2 servings.

One serving: 310 calories, 43 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 12 g fat (3 g saturated), 120 mg cholesterol, 714 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.

SESAME BROCCOLI
1/4 pound broccoli florets (2 cups)
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Alternatively, bring a pot of water to a boil and add broccoli. Boil 2 minutes, then drain. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet on medium high. Sauté broccoli and sesame seeds 3 to 4 minutes, or until sesame seeds are golden and broccoli is bright green, but crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the salmon.

Makes 2 servings.

One serving: 158 calories, 7 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate, 14 g fat (2 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.

YELLOW BEAN SALAD
1/2 pound yellow wax beans, trimmed and cut in half (2 cups)
2 tbsp. no-sugar-added olive oil and vinegar dressing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place beans in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes. Alternatively, bring a pot of water to a boil and add beans. Boil for 2 minutes, then drain. Toss cooked beans with salad dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Makes 2 servings.

One serving: 119 calories, 2 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 9 g fat (1 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 2 g fiber.

Helpful Hints:
Broccoli and beans can be micro-waved at the same time for 3 minutes on high. To save washing an extra pan, prepare salmon and cover with foil to keep warm. Use same skillet to sauté broccoli.

A washed, ready-to-eat salad can be substituted for one of the vegetables.

To chop fresh ginger quickly, cut it into small cubes and press through a garlic press with large holes. If using a press with small holes, just capture the juice that is squeezed out; it will give enough flavour for the recipe.

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Recipes from Low-Carb Meals in Minutes by Linda Gassenheimer

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