Salmon with Peanut Cucumber Relish

Salmon with Peanut Cucumber Relish

Here’s an easy and light dinner option that combines the fresh tastes of lime and jalapeno and delivers healthy Omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe considers the nutrition needs of people who live with diabetes.

  •  Serves: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

Salmon

1 cup (250 mL) English cucumber, diced
⅓ cup (75 mL) unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
¼ cup (60 mL) fresh mint, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced (optional)
1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh lime juice
1 tbsp (15 mL) freshly grated lime zest
1 tsp (5 mL) sugar
½ tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
½ tsp (2 mL) sea salt (optional)
4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz/120 g each)
2 tbsp (30 mL) sweet Thai chili sauce

Directions

Toss the cucumber with the peanuts, mint, jalapeno (if using), lime juice, lime zest, sugar and half each of the pepper and salt (if using). Set aside.

Meanwhile, lightly coat a non-stick skillet or grill pan with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Season the salmon with the remaining pepper and salt (if using) and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until just coral in the centre.

Brush the fish with the chili sauce just before removing from the skillet. Taste and adjust the seasonings of the relish as preferred. Spoon the relish over the salmon to serve.

Tips:

Serve the relish over grilled lean steak or chicken instead of salmon.
For a spicier relish, add more jalapeno and/or include the seeds.

Nutrition

Per serving: 249 calories, 25 g protein, 13 g fat, 8 g carbohydrates, 60 mg cholesterol, 336 mg sodium, 2 g fibre, 4 g sugar. Excellent source of niacin, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Good source of folate and magnesium.

Note: If you add the optional sea salt, the sodium increases to 531 mg per serving.