A steamed salmon fillet makes for a healthful—and unexpectedly delicious—morning meal, especially when served with avocado. Both foods are excellent sources of unsaturated fats, which benefit the heart.

　　

Ingredients

serves 4

　　2 lemons (1 sliced into thin rounds,1 cut into wedges)

　　4 wild salmon fillets (each 1 inch thick and about 4 ounces)

　　Coarse sea salt, such as fleur de sel

　　1 ripe, firm Hass avocado

　　

Step 1

Arrange lemon rounds on bottom of a bamboo steamer basket. Season salmon fillets on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, dividing evenly. Place salmon on top of lemon rounds, and cover with steamer lid.

　　

Step 2

Bring about 1 inch of water to a simmer in a large skillet. Place steamer basket in skillet, and steam until fish is opaque throughout, about 7 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit; peel and thinly slice. Arrange avocado and salmon on plates. Season salmon with more salt, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges.

　　

nutrition information

Step 4

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 5

Calories: 303

　　

Step 6

Saturated Fat: 3.2g

　　

Step 7

Unsaturated Fat: 12.3mg

　　

Step 8

Cholesterol: 69mg

　　

Step 9

Carbohydrates: 7.7g

　　

Step 10

Protein: 24g

　　

Step 11

Sodium: 180mg

　　

Step 12

Fiber: 3.9g

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