Crispy Salmon with Kale

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

9

Time

15m

Serves

1

The easiest salmon there ever was with crispy skin and sauteed kale. Salmon is rich in protein and healthy fats. It is one of the best sources of EPA and DHA, which can decrease inflammation, help lower blood pressure, and even reduce the risk of cancer.

Dinner

Gluten-Free

Quick Meal

Ingredients

6oz

Skin-On Salmon

1/4tsp

Sea Salt

1pinch

Black Pepper

1tsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1Tbsp

Rice Vinegar

1Tbsp

Tamari

1/2tsp

Honey

1/4tsp

Arrowroot Powder

6leaves

Lacinato Kale

Instructions

1

Use a paper towel to blot dry the salmon and season the flesh with salt and pepper.

2

In a small bowl add the rice vinegar, tamari, honey and arrowroot powder and whisk well.

3

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add the oil. Add the salmon skin side down and cook until the flesh is opaque all the way up the sides of the filet and only the top of thickest part is still translucent. depending on thickness. This will take anywhere from f to 8 minutes, depending on thickness.

4

Turn the filet using tongs or a spatula and remove the pan from the heat. Cook for about one minute longer. Transfer carefully to a plate.

5

Return the pan to the hot element and heat over medium. Add the kale and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly wilted and softened. Add the sauce to the pan and stir quickly to combine and turn off the heat.

6

Remove the kale and place on a plate, top with the salmon. Serve and enjoy!

7

Substitutions: No rice vinegar: use lime juice. No extra virgin olive oil: use avocado oil. No lacinato kale: use regular curly kale. No tamari: use soy sauce or coconut aminos. No arrowroot powder: use cornstarch.

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Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.

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