Salmon with Red Peppers and Leeks

Category: Seafood Dishes

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 leek, white part with a small amount of green, cut into strips
  • 1 sweet red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh Italian flat parsley
  • Grated rind and juice of 1/2 a fresh lemon
  • 2 fresh salmon fillets, approximately 3 oz each
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
 

Directions

  1. In the bottom of a 2 1/2 quart microwave safe dish, place the leek, red pepper, parsley, lemon rind and lemon juice. Stir well, cover and cook on high 3 minutes.
  2. Stir vegetables, place salmon fillets on top and sprinkle with paprika, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high an additional 4 1/2 minutes; let rest 5 minutes before serving.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 204, Fat 9g, Cholesterol 50mg, Sodium 63mg, Carbohydrates 11g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 4g, Protein 18g, Iron 2mg

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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