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Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Seared Salmon with Lemon Sauce


salt & pepper to taste
4 salmon fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 lemon, cut in wedges and with seeds removed
1 tbsp butter

1. Heat your skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or so. While the skillet is heating, salt and pepper your salmon on both sides.

2. Add the olive oil to the hot skillet and move it around to coat. Give it a minute to heat.

3. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 3 minutes on each side. Remove them from the skillet and keep warm.

4. Add the chicken broth to the pan and, using a wire whisk, deglaze the pan well. Allow this mixture to reduce slightly. Now squeeze the lemon into the pan and whisk again. Take the pan off the heat and whisk in the butter till well incorporated. Serve immediatley with the sauce spooned over the top of the seared fish.

Makes 4 servings

Low Carb sides: Serve with steamed broccoli and Baked Cheesy Cauliflower
Regular side: Add steamed red potatoes

1 serving: 256 calories; 12g fat; 34g protein; 1g carbs; trace dietary fiber; 96mg cholesterol; 191mg sodium

Source: Saving Dinner the Low-Carb Way

Posted by Rae

Prepared by Rae :: 10:29 AM :: 0 comments Search the recipe box

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