Unlike some people I'm not a big fan of fish, okay let me correct myself, cooked fish. Yet in the decision to eat better I realistically know that fish contains essential omega 3 and 6 which are not only good for you, but can and will help you on the road to not only losing weight but a more healthy life.
So if you already like fish, or are looking for more healthy meal choices look no further! Did I mention there is garlic, onions, and wine in this dish? While I've never mentioned this before in previous blogs I love garlic, wine, and onions in dishes, so these three ingredients coming together into one dish is just heaven to one's taste bud's.
Ingredients :
4 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic; chopped finely
1 small onion, or shallots; chopped finely
2 Tablespoons red wine ( your favorite or just ask the wine person in the store which one is best to cook with. I used a cheap 5 buck chuck zin from trader joes)
1 Tablespoon minced fresh basil or dry (feel free to use any sort of herb such as rosemary, herbes de provence, etc)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lbs of salmon fillets
Lemon wedges optional **
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Sauté the garlic and onion(or shallots) until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the wine, herbs, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Place the salmon in a large baking dish and pour olive oil and wine mixture over the fish. Bake for 35 minutes, or until done. To test this take a fork and see if the fish meat flakes when you scrap it, if not it's not done.
5. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Great with salad, brown rice, quinoa or couscous and a glass of the remanding wine.
374 calories; 24.35 g fat, 34.17 g protein, 3.39 carbs, 93.56 mg cholesterol
Recipe credit: Susan O'Brien Gluten free, sugar free cooking.
