Baked salmon with Southeast Asian marinade
Dietitian's tip:
Salmon works well on the grill. After you've wrapped the
fish in aluminum foil, grill until firm and opaque throughout, about 10 minutes on each side. Serve on couscous with steamed
green beans on the side. By Mayo Clinic staff Ingredients
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon low-sodium
soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 salmon
fillets, each 4 ounces
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
Freshly
ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup diced fresh fruit, such as pineapple, mango and
papaya
Directions
In a small bowl, add the pineapple juice, garlic, soy sauce and ginger. Stir to mix evenly.
Arrange the salmon fillets in a small baking
dish. Pour the pineapple juice mixture over the top. Put in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 hour. Turn the salmon periodically
as needed.
Preheat
the oven to 375 F. Lightly coat 2 squares of aluminum foil with cooking spray. Place the marinated salmon fillets on the aluminum
foil. Drizzle each with 1/8 teaspoon sesame oil. Sprinkle with pepper and top each with 1/2 cup diced fruit.
Wrap the foil around the
salmon, folding the edges down to seal. Bake until the fish is opaque throughout when tested with the tip of a knife, about
10 minutes on each side. Transfer the salmon to warmed individual plates and serve immediately.