Salmon with Grapefruit Sauce

RECIPE

Did you know that among Vitamin C's many virtues is its ability to disolve Alzheimer's plaque? So saute that omega-3-rich salmon in coconut oil for the brain, then simmer it all in plaque-reducing grapefruit sauce. Serve with hearty rice and green beans.

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Yield: 

4 servings

Serving Size:

About 3-1/2 ounces salmon plus 2 tablespoons sauce

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup minced shallots or finely chopped sweet onion 
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1 large salmon fillet (1 pound), cut into 4 pieces, sprinkled with salt and coarse pepper 
• 3/4 cup fresh grapefruit juice, preferably pink or ruby red 

Directions:

1. Saute the shallots in the oil in a nonstick skillet until tender, about 4 minutes. 
2. Add the salmon and grapefruit juice. 
3. Cover and simmer over low heat until the salmon is opaque, about 6 to 8 minutes. 
4. Transfer the salmon to warm serving plates. 
5. Increase the heat and simmer the juices about 2 minutes until reduced to 1/2 cup; pour over the salmon. 
6. Serve with rice and green beans. 

Nutritional Information Per Serving:

Calories: 242, Fat: 12g, Cholesterol: 70mg, Sodium: 56mg, Carbohydrate: 8g, Dietary Fiber: 1g, Sugars: 4g, Protein: 25g.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit, 4 Lean Meat

SOURCE:
The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes