Confetti Salmon Steaks Recipe

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In Decatur, Alabama, Mary Kay Dixson relies on her microwave to cook this tender fish in a jiffy. With its sprinkling of bright peppers, the mildly seasoned dish makes a pretty entree for two.

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Diabetic Friendly

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Confetti Salmon Steaks Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

2 salmon steaks (6 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper

Directions

Place the salmon in an ungreased 8-in. square microwave-safe dish. Rub with Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and salt if desired. Sprinkle peppers on top.
Cover and microwave on high for 5-1/2 to 6 minutes, turning once, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Let stand, covered, for 2 minutes. Yield: 2 servings.

Editor's Note: The following spices may be substituted for 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning: 1/4 teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and paprika; and a pinch each of dried thyme, ground cumin and cayenne pepper.
This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared without salt) equals 192 calories, 9 g fat (0 saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 185 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Confetti Salmon Steaks in Quick Cooking May/June 1999, p51