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sauteed salmon over bowl of salad
Servings 1 serving

The Best Salmon Recipe for Pregnancy

Sarah Schlichter, MPH, RDN
This easy salmon recipe is perfect for pregnancy when you don't feel like cooking. It takes 20 minutes and is healthy, flavorful and a great way to get the health benefits of salmon during pregnancy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 4 oz salmon filet
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • sprinkle of sea salt
  • sprinkle of sesame seeds

Instructions 

  1. Mix the ingredients for your marinade. If you are prepping in advance, let the salmon sit in the marinade for up to 20-30 minutes.
  2. Place a cooking pan over medium high heat with a tbsp of cooking oil.
  3. Sautee the salmon in half of the marinade for 7-8 minutes, flipping halfway (and reserving the other half of the marinade for topping).
  4. Top the cooked salmon with sesame seeds and sea salt, and the other half of the marinade.
  5. Pair with rice, grains, or in a wrap!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 682kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 31gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 33gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1480mgFiber: 5gSugar: 32g
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