Oven Poached Salmon

Poaching salmon guarantees succulent results every time. This delicious recipe is packed with omega-3s that are great for the heart!

Total Time: 15 min.

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cooking Time: 10 min.

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

4 (4-oz) raw wild salmon fillets

Cold water

Sea salt (or Himalayan salt) and ground black pepper (to taste; optional)

4 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves removed and chopped, stems discarded

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

4 wedges fresh lemon (for garnish; optional)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Place salmon in a baking dish. Add water until the level is halfway up the side of the fillet.

3. Sprinkle salmon with salt (if desired), pepper (if desired), and rosemary; drizzle with lemon juice.

4. Bake, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork.

5. Gently remove salmon from liquid; serve.

Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce is a great alternative to the super sugary variety.

Total Time: 25 min.

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cooking Time: 15 min.

Yield: 32 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Ingredients:

½ cup 100% orange juice

½ cup unsweetened apple juice

1 tsp. finely chopped orange peel

½ tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. ground nutmeg

¼ tsp. ground ginger

1 (12 oz) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed

1 cup chopped raw pecans

½ cup raisins

⅔ cup canned crushed pineapples, packed in juice

2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup

Preparation:

1. Bring orange juice, apple juice, orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to a boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. Add cranberries. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for about 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Add pecans, raisins, and pineapple; cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through. Remove from heat.

4. Add maple syrup; mix well.

5. Cool before serving.