Creamy healthy salmon with mushrooms recipe
If your looking for a salmon dish that brings it up a notch with this creamy salmon and mushroom dish with lemon zest and vodka. The flavors are nuanced and complimentary with each other but using healthy ingredients like turmeric, almond milk, Greek yogurt, garlic, broccoli, lemon and a dash of vodka.
The dish comes together fairly quickly under 15 minutes searing the salmon and using the seared bits to create a sauce along with the almond milk, Greek yogurt garlic and turmeric as a base. All the fantastic ingredients to make this a satisfying meal while keeping your blood sugar in check.
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Turmeric and ginger as a powerful combo for Diabetics
Turmeric and ginger are often praised for their combined benefits, especially for those managing diabetes. Both have properties that may help in controlling blood sugar levels and reducing inflammation, which are crucial in managing diabetes.
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Ginger, on the other hand, contains gingerol, which has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and lower fasting blood sugar levels. It can also help reduce HbA1c levels, a measure of long-term blood sugar control. Ginger’s ability to aid digestion and support weight management further contributes to its benefits for diabetics.
When used together, turmeric and ginger can complement each other, potentially offering enhanced control over blood sugar levels and reducing diabetes-related complications. However, it’s important to consult with a healthcare provider before incorporating these into your routine, especially if you’re on medication, to avoid any potential interactions.
Ingredients to this healthy salmon with mushrooms
1 pound cut into three nice pieces of salmon
1 cup of spinach leaves
1/4 cup of broccoli
1/2 cup of mushroom, use any that are available
1 tbsp vodka
1 lemon juiced and lemon zest
1/2 cup of almond milk
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
3 cloves garlic chopped and diced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp ginger minced
1 tbsp turmeric
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
How to make this this salmon with mushrooms
In a medium sized bowl, add all your wet ingredients, the almond milk, Greek yogurt, vodka, garlic, ginger, Italian seasoning and turmeric and mix well
In a large skillet place your olive oil and set to medium then place your salmon fillet on the skinless side in the pan and fry until color changes and then flip to the skin side.
Take the salmon of the skillet and set aside.
Add a little more oil and then the mushrooms followed by the cut broccoli and spinach and sauté briefly.
Pour in the wet sauce ingredients and let simmer for a short time and mix ingredients together with the sauce.
Open and area in the middle and add the salmon pieces back to the skillet and spoon some of the sauce into the salmon and then cover with lid and turn off the heat.
Plate your salmon with the vegetables to the side and serve immediately.
Sides to add to your salmon dish
You’ll have a tasty salmon and veggies to your plate and you can consider these dishes for your additional sides:
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