Cajun Salmon

Cajun Salmon

Serves 6


3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, pressed
3/4 cup vermouth (or use balsamic vinegar and apple juice mixed, half
and half)
6 4-ounce salmon fillets
Lemon wedges

In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt half the butter. Add
the salmon and brown on each side about, 2 minutes per side. Remove
salmon and keep warm. Add remaining butter to the pan and add Cajun
seasoning and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Then
add the vermouth and cook for 3 minutes or so, again stirring
constantly. Add salmon back to the pan and cook until fish flakes
when tested with a fork. Serve with lemon wedges.

Per Serving: 243 Calories; 10g Fat; 23g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 1g
Dietary Fiber; 74mg Cholesterol; 466mg Sodium. Exchanges: 3 Lean
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat; ! 0 Other Carbohydrates.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Steamed cauliflower topped with grated Romano
cheese, steamed baby spinach and baked Yukon Gold potatoes.

VEGETARIANS: Use Boca Chikin patties or veggie patties in place of
the salmon.



KOSHER: Use olive oil instead of the butter.