Pistachio-Dusted Salmon with Avocado and Black Olive Oil Olives contain oleic acid, which helps build lean muscle mass. Canola oil has the lowest saturated fat content of any oil. Avocados are full of fiber to keep you full. Pistachios help burn fat. Finally, salmon contains omega-3s to help battle belly fat. Not only does this dish contain all these five powerful foods to melt fat away, it’s under 500 calories! Ingredients Makes 6 servings 18 oz wild salmon 2 tbsp canola oil Kosher salt to taste 2 cloves garlic, sliced 4 sprigs thyme 4 tbsp white wine, sauvignon blanc 4 tbsp. water 1 lemon cut in half 6 tbsp pistachios, chopped finely into a dust 1 tsp piment de espelette 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp red pepper flake 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 Japanese eggplant, diced 1 yellow squash, diced 2 avocados, firm, diced 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp fresh thyme, picked 1 tbsp thai basil 1 tbsp parsley 1 tbsp chives Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup black nicoise olives, pitted 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp red wine vinegar Directions Preheat oven to 375°F. Season salmon with salt and flax oil. Place salmon on baking sheet. Top with sliced garlic, wine and thyme. Bake until done, approximately 7 minutes. Sauté the vegetables in olive oil, adding them in order in a hot pan. Sauté till all vegetables are tender but remain intact. Add herbs and serve. Take black olives and olive oil and process in a blender till smooth and black. To serve: Remove fish from the oven and top with a squeeze of lemon and the finely chopped pistachios. Place fish on top of avocado ratatouille and drizzle black olive oil around the fish. Drizzle red wine vinegar and serve. Recipe courtesy of chef Franklin Becker ✽¸.•♥♥•.¸✽ Share The Fun! ✽¸.•♥♥•.¸✽ Make sure to FOLLOW me; I am always posting awesome stuff on my timeline! facebook/kelly.bagnasco Dont just LIKE it, SHARE it so your friends see it! It also saves it in your Timeline Photo Album so its stored for later! Just click on the picture and click SHARE at the bottom. For delicious recipes, tips, motivation, and lots of fun, join us at facebook/groups/SlimmerYou.
Posted on: Wed, 02 Apr 2014 00:35:00 +0000
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