Brown Sugar Mustard Glazed Salmon

I believe that eating healthy does not have to taste like cardboard and can be satisfying. Salmon happens to be one of my favorite foods. I love the natural rich buttery flavor of salmon. It can be a little expensive but oh so worth the money. Salmon are loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids. Fatty acids are essential to the body; but, because the body cannot make fatty acids they must be consumed through food. In addition to being a very good source of protein, salmon are also low in fat and an excellent source of vitamin B6 and B12. So eat up!

To make a complete meal serve brown sugar mustard glazed salmon with long grain and wild rice and steamed or sauteed green beans (see below).

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1/2 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and Pepper
4 (7-oz) Salmon fillets
2 tsp oil

Preheat the over to 400 degrees. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, mustard, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

Heat a large, ovenproof skillet over high heat. Rub the salmon with the oil, season with salt and pepper and place skin side up in the skillet. Cook until a crisp brown crust forms, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, flip over and coat with the brown sugar mixture. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until the glaze caramelizes and the fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Green Beans:
Saute sliced onions and chopped garlic until slightly blackened. Add frozen french cut green beans and saute until heated through 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and a pinch of Italian seasoning.