Ginger and Garlic Salmon

Salmon is a wonderful meal that can be prepared in many different ways, due to the variety of ingredients that complement its savory flavor. Ginger and garlic are wonderful seasonings to use when preparing salmon, due to their delicious taste and many health benefits. Ginger has been shown to lower elevated blood sugar levels and contains powerful antioxidants that ward off chronic disease. Garlic offers antimicrobial properties that help keep the gut flora in check and prevent gut infections. When purchasing salmon, always make sure to buy “wild-caught” as it contains higher levels of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the human diet, since they cannot be made by the human body and therefore must be obtained from the food you eat. This meal lets you enjoy the best of both worlds, delicious flavor and stellar nutrition. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Serves 3

• 3 pieces of salmon (5-6 oz pieces)

• 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced

• One 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and diced

• 2 ½ tsp coconut aminos

• Fresh Dill

• Black pepper

• Sea Salt

Instructions

1) Place salmon pieces (rinsed and dried) in a medium bowl and rub salmon with ginger and garlic. Add coconut aminos, sea salt and pepper to taste. Make sure salmon is evenly coated with seasonings.

2) Place salmon in refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on your preference.

3) Place salmon on a pan lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 F. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh dill. Enjoy!