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21-Feb-2013

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Low-Carb Pecan Butter Glazed Salmon

Tags: Carb Cycling recipe, healthy eating, Low Carb, personal training de pere, personal training green bay, salmon, weight loss

Trying to lose weight?

We invite you to check out one of our Smart Loss Seminars to learn all about Carb-Cycling! The basic idea is that you alternate between high-carb days and low-carb days in order to rev up your metabolism. You will get a link to some great software which will help you plan your meals and incorporates recipes like the one below!

Ingredients to make 2 servings

2 salmon filets (4-6 oz each, size of palm)
Salt and pepper to taste

PECAN BUTTER
1 1/2 Tablespoons pecans, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 Tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

SIDE DISHES
2 cups broccoli, steamed
Side salad (add your favorite veggies!)

HOW TO MAKE PECAN BUTTER: Bake pecans on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees until golden (about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.) Mix pecans with butter, parsley and lemon juice. Set aside.

HOW TO COOK SALMON: Preheat oven to broil to cook the salmon. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper. Place in a lightly greased, oven-proof baking dish. Place dish on top oven rack 4 to 6 inches from broiler and broil about 4 minutes. Turn filets over and top each with about 1 tablespoon pecan butter. Continue broiling until fish flakes easily with a fork (about 4 to 8 minutes depending on thickness).

Serve with broccoli and a side salad (Veggie are unlimited)

30-Jan-2013

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Low-Carb Seared Citrus Salmon

Category : Healthy Eating

Tags: Carb Cycling recipe, easy recipe, healthy eating, Healthy Recipe, Low Carb, nutrition, personal training de pere, personal training green bay, salmon, weight loss

Trying to lose weight?

Serves 2

2 salmon filets (4-6 oz each, your protein serving should be about the size of your palm)
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons lemon juice (or use fresh squeezed lemon)
1/2 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste

SIDE DISH: Steamed green beans (unlimited veggies!)

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add filets to the pan, adding salt and pepper as desired. Cook on both sides until done. Remove from pan and keep warm by covering lightly with foil.
Add chicken broth to the pan and with a whisk, stir up brown bits in pan. Allow the mixture to reduce slightly.
Whisk in lemon juice and mix well.
Remove pan from the heat and whisk in butter.
Spoon the lemon sauce over the seared fish and serve immediately with a side of steamed green beans.

If it’s a High Carb Day for you or you have family members who are NOT eating low carb: Serve over steamed brown rice (remember a serving of smart carbs is the size of your fist).