By Mayo Clinic Staff

Dietitian's tip:

Salmon is an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

Number of servings

Serves 4
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Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  2. 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  3. 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  4. 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  5. 4 salmon fillets, 4 ounces each

Directions

In a shallow glass dish, combine sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger and vinegar. Add the salmon and turn to coat all sides. Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, turning once in a while.

Lightly oil grill and then heat to medium-high heat. Place salmon on grill and cook 5 minutes a side. Fish is ready when a knife blade put into the center shows that the pink flesh is almost opaque. Serve warm.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Serving size: One fillet

  • Calories 196
  • Total fat 11 g
  • Saturated fat 1.5 g
  • Trans fat Trace
  • Monounsaturated fat 4 g
  • Cholesterol 62 mg
  • Sodium 235 mg
  • Total carbohydrate 1 g
  • Dietary fiber Trace
  • Added sugars Trace
  • Protein 23 g
  • Total sugars Trace
  • Polyunsaturated fat 4 g
  • Potassium 561 mg
  • Calcium 14 mg
  • Magnesium 34 mg
  • Iron 1 mg
Oct. 05, 2024

Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/grilled-salmon/rcp-20125129