'EARTH DAY' SIMPLE SUNDAY NIGHT SUPPER ~ WILD ALASKAN SALMON PRIMAVERA

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WILD ALASKAN SALMON PRIMAVERA

~ Wild 'Alaskan' salmon is one of the many fish considered not only high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in environmental contaminants but also eco-friendly. Try this delicious spring supper.

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2 lbs. wild Alaskan salmon

juice and zest of a fresh lemon

sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive, divided

1 large minced garlic cove

1 well washed sliced leek

2 julienned sliced blanched carrots

1 julienned sliced red pepper

1 julienned sliced yellow pepper

1 julienned sliced orange pepper

1 lb. fresh baby spinach leaves

1/2 lb. diagonally sliced blanched asparagus

• Rinse fish and pat dry. Place in shallow non-metal pan. Sprinkle with lemon juice, zest, scant sea salt & cracked pepper. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, saute garlic and leek in 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Add carrots, peppers, and asparagus. Cook until tender crisp. Cover and keep warm.
• Grill fish on high about 7 minutes or until heated through but not overcooked.
• While fish is cooking, saute spinach in remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil, adding a bit at a time until slightly wilted but still green.
• Serve fish over bed of spinach. Top with sauteed vegetables.

NOTE: Below is a site for a June 2006 'Pocket Seafood Selector'

indicating more eco-friendly fish.

http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/1980_pocket_seafood_selector.pdf