Ingredients
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1 1/4 pounds wild salmon fillet (see Tip), skinned and cut into 4 portions
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1/4 teaspoon plus a pinch of salt, divided
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2 teaspoons canola oil
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¼ cup lemon juice
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4 teaspoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
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1 teaspoon green peppercorns in vinegar, rinsed and crushed
Directions
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Sprinkle salmon pieces with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook until just opaque in the center, gently turning halfway, 4 to 7 minutes total. Divide among 4 plates. Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add lemon juice, butter, peppercorns and the remaining pinch of salt; swirl the pan carefully to incorporate the butter into the sauce. Top each portion of fish with sauce (about 2 teaspoons each).
Tips
Wild-caught salmon from the Pacific (Alaska and Washington) is considered the best choice for the environment because it is more sustainably fished and has a larger, more stable population. Farmed salmon, including Atlantic, should be avoided, as it endangers the wild salmon population.
To skin salmon, place fillet on a clean cutting board, skin side down. Starting at the tail end, slip the blade of a long, sharp knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding the skin down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30° angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
226 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
28g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 226 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 0g | |
Protein 28g | 57% |
Total Fat 11g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 20% |
Cholesterol 76mg | 25% |
Vitamin A 327IU | 7% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 8% |
Folate 19mcg | 5% |
Sodium 269mg | 12% |
Calcium 58mg | 4% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Magnesium 41mg | 10% |
Potassium 543mg | 12% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.