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Sunday, August 4, 2013

[Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends] Tandoori Salmon Skewers - 6.4g Carbs, 2.2g Fiber, 2g Sugar

Tandoori Salmon Skewers - 6.4g Carbs, 2.2g Fiber, 2g Sugar

From: www.mediterrasian.com
A marinade of yogurt and warming Indian spices coat bite size pieces
of salmon which are grilled until juicy and tender. Serve with rice
and vegetables, or wrap the salmon in naan bread along with crisp
salad vegetables and a dollop of raita (Indian yogurt and cucumber
sauce).
Servings: 2

2 Tbsp plain Greek-style yogurt, non fat
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp peanut or canola oil
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb skinless salmon fillet, cut into bite-size cubes
6 wooden skewers—soaked in water for 15 minutes

MIX together the yogurt, tomato paste, oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, salt and garlic in a small bowl until well combined. POUR the mixture over the salmon pieces and thoroughly coat, then marinate, covered in the refrigerator, for at least 1 hour. PREHEAT a stovetop grill pan or outdoor grill over high heat. THREAD the salmon pieces evenly onto each skewer. COOK the skewers for 10 minutes, turning and brushing regularly with any remaining marinade, so that each side is char-grilled and the salmon is cooked through.

Variations:
Use other firm fish like swordfish or tuna, or use shrimp, chicken or pieces of lean lamb or beef instead. For a vegetarian version, replace the salmon with vegetables such as mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, onion wedges, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, or add cubes of paneer cheese.

Tip:
You can either cook the skewers indoors in a stovetop grill pan or electric grill or under a hot oven broiler (griller). Or, to add that classic tandoori smokiness, cook them outdoors over a charcoal barbecue.

Nutrition From: www.caloriecount.about.com
Servings: 2
Serving Size: 259 g
Nutrition per Serving:
528 Calories, 281 Calories from Fat, 31.3g Total Fat, 6.1g Saturated Fat,
0g Trans Fat, 143mg Cholesterol, 745mg Sodium, 6.4g Total Carbs,
2.2g Dietary Fiber, 2g Sugars, 53.7g Protein
Vitamin A 31% - Vitamin C 22% - Calcium 8% - Iron 21%
Nutrition Grade: B+

Good points:
Low in sugar
High in niacin
High in phosphorus
Very high in selenium
High in thiamin
High in vitamin B6
Very high in vitamin B12