So whose started a new diet in the new year after all the festive indulging, cutting down on calories, eating healthy and no doubt have joined a gym? It’s still going too be cold out there for a while and we will need a variety of foods too boost the immune system, give us energy and help as with the detoxifying.
More and more of us are eating fish, as a healthy option, less calories, hardly any fat and great for loosing weight. Though fish does tend to be bland at times unless spices are used, this got me thinking of how certain spices and herbs have extremely good health benefits. So I decided to create the perfect immune boosting, detoxifying fish dish; that not only tastes great but has great health benefits.
Spicy Steamed Salmon, Mash Potato & Coriander Chutney
Ingredients
Ingredients
250gm salmon- high in omega 3, for a healthy heart.
½ tsp cayenne pepper - increases metabolism, other Cayenne Pepper benefits.
½ tsp turmeric powder - natural liver detoxifier, other Turmeric Powder benefits.
½ tsp coriander powder - general digestive aid.
2 garlic cloves, crushed - helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
1 piece of ginger, crushed - traditional medicine for the treatment of cough, cold and congestion.
1 red chilli finely sliced - stimulate blood circulation and are reputed to help prevent heart disease and cancer.
1tbsp lime juice - helps with weight loss.
1tbsp olive oil - controls LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels.
Sprinkle salt & pepper to taste.
Serves 1
Preparation
In a small bowl, sprinkle in the cayenne pepper, turmeric and coriander powder. Add the crushed garlic, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil and mix to form a paste.
Place the salmon on a plate and apply the paste evenly, by hand or using a spoon.
Place the salmon on a large sheet of foil, sprinkle salt, pepper, red chillies and fold the foil into a parcel, making sure its hollow inside and that no steam can escape. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes or place in the fridge for a day, if using the next day.
Place the salmon parcel in a pre-heated oven at 200°C degrees for around 18-20 minutes.
Serve Hot!
Remember drink pleanty of water.
½ tsp cayenne pepper - increases metabolism, other Cayenne Pepper benefits.
½ tsp turmeric powder - natural liver detoxifier, other Turmeric Powder benefits.
½ tsp coriander powder - general digestive aid.
2 garlic cloves, crushed - helps lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
1 piece of ginger, crushed - traditional medicine for the treatment of cough, cold and congestion.
1 red chilli finely sliced - stimulate blood circulation and are reputed to help prevent heart disease and cancer.
1tbsp lime juice - helps with weight loss.
1tbsp olive oil - controls LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels while raising HDL (the "good" cholesterol) levels.
Sprinkle salt & pepper to taste.
Serves 1
Preparation
In a small bowl, sprinkle in the cayenne pepper, turmeric and coriander powder. Add the crushed garlic, ginger, lemon juice, olive oil and mix to form a paste.
Place the salmon on a plate and apply the paste evenly, by hand or using a spoon.
Place the salmon on a large sheet of foil, sprinkle salt, pepper, red chillies and fold the foil into a parcel, making sure its hollow inside and that no steam can escape. Leave to marinate for 30 minutes or place in the fridge for a day, if using the next day.
Place the salmon parcel in a pre-heated oven at 200°C degrees for around 18-20 minutes.
Serve Hot!
Remember drink pleanty of water.
