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HEALTHY RECIPE Honey & Garlic Salmon
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place the salmon skin side up in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove the salmon from the pan, place on a plate and cover to keep warm.
Meet the Newest Member of Our Team, Kirkland Simpson, PTA! “I’m an energetic yet laid back PTA who graduated from NorthWest Arkansas Community College in 2019. An extensive athletic background & history of knee injuries stopped my college baseball hope. After going through 2 ACL reconstructions & 2 complete rounds of Physical Therapy myself, I was led to my newly found passion of Physical Therapy & all things Fitness and Nutrition. I’m also interested in anything from Sports & Athletic Performance to Ancient History, Psychology, or Philosophy!” – Kirkland Simpson
Add garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the water, soy sauce and honey combination, and bring to a simmer. In a bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water. Slowly pour the mixture into the pan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute or until sauce has just thickened. Return the salmon to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges if desired.
• 1 1/4 lb salmon fillets • 2 tsp olive oil • salt and pepper to taste • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce • 3 tbsp honey • 2 tsp cornstarch • 1 tbsp chopped parsley • lemon wedges for garnish
Recipe/Photo Courtesy: dinneratthezoo.com/honey-garlic salmon
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