Lemon & Dill Salmon, Buttery New Potatoes and Baked Asparagus & Tomatoes

Calories: 938 kcal (or 549 kcal smaller portion)

Macros: 67g Protein, 64g Carb & 48g Fat

DESCRIPTION:

Zesty. Elegant. Crunchy. Smooth and satisfying. This is a quick and easy meal, yet packs a punch thanks to the lemon and deal butter drizzled over the pan-fried Salmon and the Baby Plum Tomatoes popping with sweet tanginess. Baking the Asparagus offers an enjoyable crunch whilst maintaining its distinct flavour. The buttery and chive Baby New Potatoes are divine, and the strength of flavours on this dish are cut through cleanly with a dollop of Organic Sheep Yoghurt. Restaurant experience, all from the comfort of your home. Yum! YUM! 😋

For a smaller portion, reduce to one Salmon Fillet, 200g of New Potatoes and 10g of Butter. This would save you 389 calories, without compromising on the flavours or nutritional goodness whatsoever. 

Cooking Time: 20mins

INGREDIENTS:

• Wild-Caught Salmon Fillets – 2x (~200g)
• Lemon – ½ x fruit
• Dill – 1x teaspoon
• Baby New Potatoes – 300g
• Grass Fed Butter – 20g
• Dried Chives – 1x teaspoon
• Asparagus – 70g
• Baby Plum Tomatoes – 10x
• Crushed Garlic (lazy) – 1x teaspoon
• Organic Sheep Yoghurt – 1x heaped tablespoon / ~35g
• To season – Rock Salt & Black Pepper

HEALTH BENEFITS:

• Salmon is a great source of protein, that is rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids (great for the brain), high in Vitamin B, good source of potassium and loaded in Selenium. All combined give a host of benefits ranging from cardiovascular, improved mood and cognition, Joint protection and eye benefits.
• Asparagus & Garlic are great sources of indigestible fibre and have prebiotic benefits for your guts microbiome.
• Garlic being consumed on a daily basis (in food or raw) helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the anti-oxidant properties of Allicin. It is also immensely beneficial to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Asparagus contains folate, vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as chromium, a trace mineral that can enhance the transport of blood sugar into your cells.
• Lemon promotes hydration, is a good source of Vitamin C, supports weight loss and can aid digestion.
• Grass-Fed Butter is a great source of healthy-fats that promote optimal health and hormone production. Furthermore, Butter contains only trace amounts of lactose.
• Sheep Yoghurt contains about twice the protein and fat of cow’s milk, but this also means twice the ‘healthy’ fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, including Omega 3 & 6). The body needs healthy fats for many bodily functions, like absorbing vitamins. These healthy fats lower in the lactose burden, making it extremely gentle on the digestive system and provides a higher dose of many vitamins compared to cow’s milk.
• Tomatoes are the major dietary source of the antioxidant lycopene, which has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. However, due to the lectins present in their seeds and skin, some inflammatory response and sensitivities can occur with digesting tomatoes. Cooking and High pressure cooking, as well as removing the seeds can eliminate the lectins and make them more digestible.