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Grilled Honey-Balsamic Salmon

Spring is blossoming and outdoor grills are firing up – this year, skip the bratwurst and try salmon instead! You will save 20-30 grams of fat, and your heart will love you for it! Salmon is a great source of DHA and EPA, which is a type of Omega-3 fats that help to lower triglyceride levels add reduce inflammation.  Add fish to your menu a couple of times each week. 

Serves: 1 salmon steak

Ingredients

 

1 ½ Tbsp honey

1 ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

¼ tsp coarsely ground pepper

¼ tsp garlic salt

2 (6 oz.) salmon steaks (½ inch thick)

Cooking spray

Directions

  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl; brush mixture over fish.
  2. Coat clean grill rack with cooking spray; place on grill over medium-hot coals (350-400).  Place fish on rack; grill, covered 2-3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  3. Serve immediately.  Pair with orzo pasta and your favorite fresh veggies for a complete meal.  If you aren’t a salmon fanatic, the marinade can also be used on chicken breasts or lean pork.