Ginger-Citrus Salmon Steaks

Salmon is one of those dishes that provides valuable omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s good to include in your diet. This recipe is simple and very tasty. Add a side of vegetables and fresh bread, and you have a lovely dinner. If you’re serving wine, try a Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or a nice red burgundy.

Ingredients:

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 4 170g (6 oz) salmon steaks or, rinsed and blotted dry
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup orange juice
• 1 5cm (2 inches) piece fresh ginger root, grated
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish

Steps:

1. Spray slow cooker with a non-stick spray and arrange salmon tightly along bottom of cooker.
2. In a saucepan, combine water, orange juice, pepper, and ginger. Bring to a boil over medium to high heat. Pour evenly around fish in slow cooker.
3. Arrange lemon and lime slices over fish. Drizzle with olive oil then add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover and cook on High setting for 1.5 to 2 hours, until salmon is firm to touch and opaque.
5. Garnish salmon with cilantro and lemon wedges.

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