By Recipe Team on May 15, 2024
We’ve all heard the saying “you are what you eat.” But the right diet doesn’t just improve our physical health—it can go a long way toward improving our mental health too.
Salmon is full of Omega 3 fatty acids, B-group vitamins and Vitamin D. Each of these nutrients is proven to help fight depression and anxiety and improve mood. This recipe from the American Institute for Cancer Research is a simple and delicious way to incorporate salmon into your diet—and fit in some extra veggies too!
Ingredients:
Juice of 4 lemons
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 skewers
1 pound salmon, cut into 2-inch cubes
8 cherry tomatoes
4 large whole mushrooms, stems removed, halved
1 medium green bell pepper, deseeded, cut into 12 pieces
1 medium yellow squash, cut into 8 pieces
Cooking spray
Preparation:
- If using wooden skewers (instead of metal ones), soak them in water for about 30 minutes.
- In large mixing bowl, combine juice, oil, garlic, seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix well and divide in half.
- Add salmon and vegetables to half of marinade and gently toss to coat pieces. Cover and marinate for about 30 minutes, occasionally rearranging pieces to ensure even coating.
- Preheat oven broiler.
- Spray large shallow baking dish. Remove skewers from water. Divide fish and vegetable pieces into 4 even portions. Arrange and distribute them evenly on skewers, being careful not to break the pieces.
- Place on baking dish. Brush with remaining marinade not used for marinating raw fish. Broil for about 5-8 minutes, brushing frequently with marinade. Carefully turn over kebabs and continue cooking for an additional 4 minutes, basting frequently until fish is done. Serve.
Prep time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Moderate
Cook time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4
