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Saturday, October 13, 2007

Whiskey-Glazed Salmon, Garlic-Basil Squash and Your choice of Rice!

This meal was exceptional! The Salmon was FANTABULOUS and the Zucchini Squash superb!!!
I served 5 oz portions of salmon and 1/2c of rice to stay within realistic point values due to being on WW'ers.
Whiskey Glazed Salmon

Yield: 4 servings
353 cal, 14.1g fat, .3g fiber
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp whiskey of choice
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 (6oz) skinless salmon fillets
Cooking spray
1/4 c thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted.

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large zip-top bag. Add salmon to bag; seal.
Marinate in refrigerator 1.5 hours, turning occasionally.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking -spray. Add salmon and marinade to pan; cook salmon 4-5 minutes on each side or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Place 1 fillet on each of 4 plates; drizzle each serving with about 2 tsp sauce. Sprinkle each serving with a tablespoon green onions and 3/4 tsp sesame seeds.

Garlic Basil Squash

Yield; 8 servings.
31 calories, 1.3g fat, 1.2g fiber

2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
2 tsp olive oil
1 tsp water
1/4 tsp water
1/4 tsp salt
1 garlic clove, minced
4 small yellow squash, cut in half lengthwise
4 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
Cooking spray

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
Brush cut surfaces of yellow squash and zucchini with half of basil mixture; set aside.

Prepare grill. Place vegetables, cut sides down on grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning and basting once with reserved marinade.

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