High in omega 3 fatty acids, rich in protein and easy on the waist line and tastes great – you can’t go wrong with salmon!
Whether you are looking for a nutritional boost or just a healthy delicious meal with lots of versions and adaptations, it is hard to beat salmon. It certainly ticks all the health and nutrient boxes whilst being versatile and allowing you to flex some culinary muscles too!
Here are two of my favourite recipes packed full of flavour for you to try.
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Smoked Salmon on Buckwheat Pancakes with Maple
Ingredients
• 1 cup buckwheat flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup milk (I recommend unsweetened dairy free)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
• 2 tsp vanilla extract (I recommend alcohol free – found at goodness me)
Optional: diced english cucumber, lemon juice & maple syrup for topping (for challenge friendly version, omit maple syrup)
Instructions
1. Whisk dry ingredients together in medium bowl
2. Whisk in wet ingredients
3. Set non-stick frying pan to medium heat with coconut oil to prevent sticking
4. Drop batter onto pan
5. Flip when edges look cooked & bubbles appear on the surface
6. Stir together syrup & lemon juice, add cucumber & toss
7. Place piece of salmon on top of pancake
8. Top with spoonful of cucumber
9. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired
10. To freeze any extra, place between layers of parchment paper in a ziplock bag and freeze.
Salmon with Roasted Acorn Squash
Ingredients
• 1 acorn squash (halved and seeded)
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1tsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp + pinch of sea salt
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup organic pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp pure maple syrup (for challenge friendly version, omit maple syrup)
• coconut oil for pan
• 2 4oz salmon filets
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325 F.
2. Place quash halves in large pan flesh side down in oven. Roast for 40 mins or until tender.
3. Remove from oven to cool slightly, leaving oven on.
4. Place a medium skillet inside oven
5. Remove skin from squash, mash into bowl with olive oil, cumin, 1/4 tsp salt & pepper to taste
6. Place sheet of parchment paper onto counter
7. Place pumpkin seeds in non-stick skillet on med-high heat. Stirring frequently for 5 minutes. When they begin to brown reduce heat to med.
8. Add a pinch of salt & cook for one minute until browned.
9. Add maple syrup & allow to bubble shaking the pan to coat seeds (about 10 seconds).
10. Place seeds onto wax paper to cool and separate to prevent them sticking to each other.
11. Melt coconut oil into skillet & add salmon skin side down.
12. Roast for 4 minutes & turn. Roast for another 3-4 minutes until done.
13. Serve salmon a top of pureed acorn squash topped with the candied pumpkin seeds.
As previously mentioned, there are so many options when it comes to salmon dishes from the very simple to the very elaborate, you can explore and take your pick. The great thing though, is that it is easy to build salmon into your diet and that is a good thing!
I hope you enjoy my recipes and maybe you’ll develop some of your own. If you do, let me know!
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Kelly has devoted more than a decade to learning and practicing in all areas of Holistic Health. She is certified in all C.H.E.K. Institute Advanced Holistic Lifestyle Coaching Programs, and has certifications in Integrative Health Education, PPS Success Mastery and Canfitpro, among others. She is quickly becoming an influential figure in Holistic Health, having near unparalleled success using cutting edge assessment and treatment techniques.
Going far beyond what most medical professionals look at, Kelly has developed and refined the skills for assessment and management of even the most challenging cases.
Using her knowledge and skill set, Kelly works one on
one assessing clients physically, as well as metaphysically (that which is beyond what presents itself physically in the body). She has a solid knowledge base of bioenergy (the various human energy systems) the different stages of infant development, and how these correlate to physical structure, mental emotional capacity, personality, disposition and perception. She appreciates socio-cultural correlations, as well as psychospiritual influences (pertaining to the relationship between spirituality and the mind), unearthing the root cause of mental and physical symptoms that often get overlooked by other medical professionals, giving the most comprehensive care possible.
Using her knowledge of the science of mind and problem solving strategies, she develops an individualized body-mind program for change, and has the solutions for any road blocks to success one may have in diet and lifestyle changes. If necessary, she knows where and how to access the best multidisciplinary support systems available for further help and guidance. In this way, she is often able to guarantee lasting results.
“I have been able to completely transform my own mind and body, creating ways I’d never thought possible to dreams I’d never imagined I could realize. I have been able to get more out of life than I could have anticipated, and am very passionate about helping others do the same.
While working with me, you will be able to overcome literally nearly ANY health, body image and wellness challenge, fully realize and enjoy the amazing gifts your life has to offer, all while still enjoying your preferred lifestyle.
You will literally be amazed at how easy it is to reach your goals, how wonderful your body is designed to feel. How much joy that brings to your life and how much stress gets eliminated!
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