February is such an exciting time to cook. It's Heart Month, and Valentine's Day offers a festive occasion that often centers on unique and festive foods. I've decided to combine these two celebrations into one, putting together a spectacular meal that makes the best of both worlds.
Valentine Salmon Dinner
Yield 2
Author Judy Doherty
Prep time
51 Min
Cook time
40 Min
Total time
1 H & 31 M
This Valentine Menu is good for your heart! It features red rice, salmon, heart-shaped broccoli, and roasted tomatoes. From start to finish it takes about 45 minutes to allow time for the rice to cook but the prep is very easy.
Ingredients
Recipes are listed in the order you should make them so everything is finished on time:
Red Rice:
1 cup brown rice
2.5 cups water
1 beet, peeled and diced fine
2 tsp granulated garlic/parsley
Dash olive oil
Black pepper to taste
1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
Directions:
Place the rice, water, diced beet, seasonings, and olive oil in a rice cooker or on the stove in a covered pan over low heat. Cook until done, about 40 minutes. This recipe will serve up to 6. Reserve the extra for another day.
Gingered Salmon:
2 3-ounce fillets of salmon
dash garlic-parsley powder
lemon juice - 2 lemons
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1 cup grape tomatoes
Garnish:
2/3 cup shredded fresh arugula
2 tsp balsamic vinegar glaze
Instructions
1. Preheat broiler in oven.
2. Sprinkle lemon juice and garlic over the salmon.
3. Use a microplane to grate the fresh ginger over the salmon.
4. Broil in oven for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is done and ginger is golden. If ginger darkens too fast, reduce oven temperature to bake at 375 degrees.
5. Serve hot on bed of shredded fresh arugula with a sprinkle of balsamic vinegar glaze. Serves 2.
Heart Shaped Broccoli:
(NOTE: cook this at the very last minute)
2 cups tiny broccoli florets
1 tsp olive oil
garlic powder
white pepper
Directions:
Toss together in small bowl. Microwave covered for 2 minutes. Arrange in heart shape on plate. Serves 2. Directions:
Plate all items quickly as pictured. Serve hot.
Chef's Tips: This menu serves 2.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
572.7
Fat
13.23 g
Sat. Fat
2.17 g
Carbs
86.84 g
Fiber
5.81 g
Net carbs
81.05
Sugar
7.25 g
Protein
26.23 g
Sodium
262.65 mg
Cholesterol
49.98 g
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Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.
Valentine Dinner for Heart Month
February is such an exciting time to cook. It's Heart Month, and Valentine's Day offers a festive occasion that often centers on unique and festive foods. I've decided to combine these two celebrations into one, putting together a spectacular meal that makes the best of both worlds.
Valentine Salmon Dinner
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Facts
Calories
572.7Fat
13.23 gSat. Fat
2.17 gCarbs
86.84 gFiber
5.81 gNet carbs
81.05Sugar
7.25 gProtein
26.23 gSodium
262.65 mgCholesterol
49.98 gDid you make this recipe?
Stephanie Ronco has been editing for Food and Health Communications since 2011. She graduated from Colorado College magna cum laude with distinction in Comparative Literature. She was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa in 2008.
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