{"id":220,"date":"2019-05-31T14:09:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:09:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/?p=220"},"modified":"2020-11-15T19:08:44","modified_gmt":"2020-11-15T19:08:44","slug":"simplest-weeknight-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/simplest-weeknight-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"The simplest salmon dinner you’ll ever make"},"content":{"rendered":"

A Simple, Healthy Salmon Dinner<\/h1>\n

Not only is <\/span>maple BBQ salmon with cauliflower rice & black beans<\/i><\/strong> the simplest weeknight dinner you\u2019ll ever make, but it\u2019s also super delicious — and it includes a perfect blend of lean protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs. It’s sure to become a regular meal in your household.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients for your simple salmon dinner<\/h3>\n

You’ll need just five ingredients to prepare this meal:<\/p>\n

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  • Fresh salmon, 5 oz per serving<\/li>\n
  • Maple BBQ sauce<\/li>\n
  • Steam-in-bag herbed cauliflower rice<\/li>\n
  • Canned black beans (BPA free and reduced sodium)<\/li>\n
  • Cooking spray<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    How to select perfect salmon<\/h3>\n

    For this meal, you’ll use 5 oz per portion of fresh salmon. I like to ask the seafood counter to cut the portions for me, because they do it much more easily than I can.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For the most sustainable seafood choice, refer to the <\/span>Seafood Watch<\/span><\/a> list and look for certification from the <\/span>Marine Stewardship Council<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Aquaculture Stewardship Council<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Here are a few tips for selecting the freshest salmon for your meal:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Look for a smooth appearance. It shouldn\u2019t look mushy, and the flesh should not be separating or pulling apart at the white lines running through the fish. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • If you touch the flesh, it should spring back. <\/span><\/li>\n
    • Do a quick sniff check. The salmon shouldn\u2019t smell too \u201cfishy.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      How to prepare the maple BBQ salmon<\/h3>\n

      As with all seafood, ideally you’ll eat your salmon the same day you purchase it<\/strong>. If you can\u2019t eat it that day, either freeze it right away or eat it within a day or two.<\/span><\/p>\n

      When you\u2019re ready to prep your meal, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly spray a baking pan and set the salmon inside. For a quick and perfect topping, drizzle the fish with roughly a teaspoon or more of maple BBQ sauce<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      We\u2019ve tried pretty much every maple BBQ sauce we can find, and our favorite is <\/span>Butternut Mountain Farm Maple Barbeque Sauce<\/span><\/a>. If you can snag a bottle, you need to do it! <\/span><\/p>\n

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      Regardless of the brand you pick, be sure to select a BBQ sauce that uses real maple syrup, rather than maple flavoring. It makes a world of difference in both taste and nutritional content.<\/span><\/p>\n

      For a variation on this recipe that\u2019s even lighter and healthier, try this: instead of BBQ sauce, simply add lemon juice to the salmon, followed by a light sprinkling of garlic salt. It\u2019s just as quick, easy, and delicious.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

      Once your salmon is prepared, bake for 17 minutes at 375 degrees or until cooked through.<\/span><\/p>\n