Garlic-Ginger Salmon Packets

Name: Garlic-Ginger Salmon Packets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Grill: 15 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

With minimal effort and mess, this tender salmon fillet has the makings of a dinnertime staple. Citrus, garlic and ginger bring out the best in this low calorie entrée. —Lisa Finnegan, Forked River, New Jersey

Ingredients

4 salmon fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Place each salmon fillet on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12 in. square). Combine the ginger, cilantro, garlic and zests; spoon over salmon.
2. In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce and pepper; drizzle over salmon. Fold foil around fish and seal tightly.
3. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 279 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 389mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 fat.

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