Wellness

Alaskan salmon with orange and watercress

Jul 23, 2022 • 30 min

Watching your blood sugar doesn’t mean you have to skimp on your next date-night dinner. This simple recipe looks impressive but is easy to prepare. Salmon fillets are packed with healthy fats and protein, and the watercress salad is a fresh and crunchy accompaniment that is low on carbs and full of bright flavors.

Ingredients

Alaskan salmon filets (4–6 oz each)
¼ cup avocado (divided)
3 cups watercress (roughly chopped) bunches
3 tbsp cucumber(s) (finely chopped)
2 oranges (peeled and segmented)
1 tsp white wine vinegar
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
2 cup mixed greens
½ avocado (pitted, peeled, and sliced)
¼ cup walnuts
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
pinch of pimenton (smoked paprika) for finishing
edible flowers, such as nasturtiums (optional)

Directions

Step 1:

Prep: Rinse any ice glaze from frozen Alaska salmon under cold water. Pat dry with paper towel.

Step 2:

Heat skillet over medium-high heat and brush both sides of fish with 3 tablespoons of avocado oil.

Step 3:

Cook salmon, uncovered, about 4 minutes, until browned.

Step 4:

Turn salmon over and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 5:

Cook an additional 6–8 minutes for frozen, or 3–4 minutes for fresh/thawed, until fish is opaque throughout.

Step 6:

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine watercress, cucumber, and orange segments. Season with a few drops of white wine vinegar, remaining avocado oil, and salt and pepper.