Autumn Salmon

This delicious dish is super simple and gives a big bang in terms of taste and presentation.  It's also a great -and healthy- way to celebrate autumn and the flavors of the season.

• 3 oz. salmon fillet  (177 calories)
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce (9 calories)...you won't use it all
• 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (52 calories)...you won't use it all
• 1/2 cup whole, fresh cranberries (25 calories)
• Spray of cooking oil (I use coconut or canola.)  (4 calories)

TOTAL Calories:  less than 263 calories (This dish has about 200 calories more than likely.  When cooking I end up using only a coating of the soy sauce and maple syrup.

Put the soy sauce and maple syrup in a bowl.  Place the salmon in the sauce bowl and coat the fish with the sauce.

Coat a non-stick pan with a quick spray of cooking oil and heat the pan to medium-high.

Place the salmon in the pan and toss in the whole cranberries.

Cook the salmon for one minute.  Flip.  Cook for 2-3 minutes.  Flip.  Cook for another 3 minutes.

Serve the salmon with the colorful and tangy sauteed cranberries.  It makes for quite an impressive and colorful presentation.

OPTIONS:  Use walnut oil rather than the cooking spray.  Frankly, I don't taste the difference when the fish is done, but the walnut oil at least sounds more autumn-like.  I also often substitute Bragg's Amino Acids for soy sauce.

DIETS:
Diabetic:  yes* (does contain some maple syrup)
Gluten Free:  yes
Nightshade Family Free:  yes
Paleo:  yes* (if you allow yourself to have maple syrup)
SugarBusters:  no
Sugar Free:  no
Vegan:  no
Vegetarian:  no
Wheat Free:  yes
200 Calories or Under:  no (fatty salmon has 400 calories in a 200g half fillet)

Notice:  Be sure to check with your doctor and nutritionist about the safety of any eating plan for you.  Also, check ingredients as different brands and products may have different ingredients or have changed them since this post.  Some calories are estimates based on packaging.