You can now turn your weeknight into something more special with the delicious dish of healthy salmon. But before we get down to cooking, let's find out the different health benefits of eating salmon.
Salmon Health Benefits
Salmon is one of the tastiest and most nutritious fatty fish. Including it in your daily diet can positively impact your health in a number of ways, from improving cardiovascular health and brain function to combating inflammation and cancer. You can gain 8 grams of omega-3 fats from two servings of fish, which is crucial for maintaining heart health, regulating blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and other chronic conditions. Other benefits of salmon include:
- rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- good source of protein
- high in B Vitamins
- great source of potassium
- high in selenium
- contains the antioxidant astaxanthin
- reduce the risk of heart disease
- help with weight management
- help fight inflammation
- protect brain health
Crumbed Salmon Recipe
How often do you eat fish per week? If you answered sometimes or rarely, expect to have a change of heart after learning this recipe. You can try with other types of fish, but oily fish like salmon is the best.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- handful of fresh parsley
- handful of chopped chives
- 2 salmon fillets with the skin on
- olive oil
- lemon wedges
- mixed green salad
- mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Combine the breadcrumbs and chopped herbs.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper and press the non-skin side of the fillet into the breadcrumbs mixture.
- With the skin side of the salmon facing down, place into the prepared baking tray and sprinkle on some olive oil.
- Bake for 10 -15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve with salad, mayo and lemon wedges, and enjoy!
