Eatables

In the event of trying to eat healthier, my husband and I are trying out some new recipes. I saw some pink, healthy looking salmon fillets at Costco the other day. Of course fatty fish, like salmon, is quite good for you because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which is supposed to help protect against heart disease. Make sure to try and purchase wild salmon for the best quality. The flesh should be a bright pink and have a good smell (as in, not fishy smelling).

I found this chili rub recipe on a little index card at the grocery store, which I think is quite a good idea. They’ve started putting out these cards at stores such as Wal-Mart and Target, and most of the time they actually turn out pretty well, at least this one was pretty tasty.Prep: 5 minutes Cook: 15-25 minutes Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2-2 pounds salmon fillet
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/8 tsp salt

Steps

1. Drizzle oil over salmon. Stir together chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, and salt. Rub into the fillet.
2. Coat grill (either outdoor or George Foreman) with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place fish on grill. For outdoor grill, cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side. For the George Foreman grill (or indoor grill), cook for approximately 7 to 10 minutes total. You can also bake the fillet in oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes depending on the thickness. Meat is done when it flakes by a fork.
4. Cut into fur steaks and serve with a healthy side, such as asparagus or a side salad.

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