Monthly Archives: June 2017

BBQ Salmon with Maple Glaze

A great “Fish on the Grill” recipe for Hot Weather cooking!  Serve with a simple simple salad to complement the spicy-sweet salmon.

Note – use 2 t regular chili powder if you can’t find ancho chile powder at your supermarket.

1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets w/ skin on
Cooking Spray
1 teaspoon maple syrup

Prepare BBQ grill, heating to medium.  In a bowl, mix first 5 ingredients for the rub.  Sprinkle fish with salt; rub with the paprika mixture.  Coat grill with cooking spray and place fish on grill; grill 7 minutes.  Drizzle fish with syrup; grill 1 minute or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.  Use a spatula to separate fish from its skin after grilling.

4 Servings – 286 Calories, 37 g protein, 3 g carbs, 13 g fat, 670 mg salt

Chicken Fajita Salad

For the Fajitas:
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 skinless chicken breast halves, boned and defatted
4 teaspoons olive oil

For the Salad:
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups thinly sliced red onion
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
2 cups thinly sliced red bell peppers
12 tablespoons lo-cal Salad dressing, such as Trader Joe’s Cilantro or Litehouse Lite Salsa Ranch

In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients for the Fajitas.  Cut chicken breast meat into 1-inch strips.  Place strips flat on a plate and season with spice mix.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil.  Cook chicken in batches, about 3 to 5 minutes to ensure nice browning.  When cooked through, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.  Refrigerate.

Ina a large bowl, combine mixed greens, red onion, tomato wedges, scallions, olives and red bell peppers.  Toss to combine.  Divide salad into equal portions on 4 large plates.  Top each portion with 4 ounces chicken strips and drizzle with 3 tablespoons lo-cal dressing.

4 Servings – 320 Calories, 38 g protein, 23 g carbs, 9 g fat, 466 mg salt