Honey-Soy Broiled Salmon

Preparation

1. Whisk scallion, soy sauce, vinegar, honey and ginger in a medium bowl until the honey is dissolved. Place salmon in a sealable plastic bag, add 3 tablespoons of the sauce and refrigerate; let marinate for 15 minutes. Reserve the remaining sauce.
2. Preheat broiler. Line a small baking pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
3. Transfer the salmon to the pan, skinned-side down. Discard the marinade. Broil the salmon 4 to 6 inches from the heat source until cooked through, 6-10 minutes. Drizzle with the reserved sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.

Tips

Per serving: 234 calories; 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat, 5 g mono unsaturated fat); 67 mg cholesterol; 6 g carbohydrates; 23 g protein; 0 g fiber; 335 mg sodium; 444 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (60% daily value), excellent source of Omega-3s.

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 other carbohydrate

How to skin a salmon fillet: Place skin-side down. Starting at the tail end, slip a long knife between the fish flesh and the skin, holding down firmly with your other hand. Gently push the blade along at a 30 degree angle, separating the fillet from the skin without cutting through either.

To toast sesame seeds: Heat a small dry skillet over low heat. Add seeds and stir constantly, until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool.

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

A sweet, tangy and salty mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar and honey does double-duty as marinade and sauce. Toasted sesame seeds provide a nutty and attractive accent. Make it a meal: serve with brown rice and sauteed red peppers and zucchini slices.