Seared Salmon with Grapefruit, Ginger & Couscous - 35g Carbs, 1g Fiber,

Seared Salmon with Grapefruit, Ginger & Couscous - 35g Carbs, 1g Fiber, 13g Sugar {Remember grapefruit does not mix with some medications! Take care, Gloria} Sublime ingredients combine to make a salmon dish that is full of surprising flavors. The bonus: salmon contains heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Serves 4 8 oz salmon fillet 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste For the Sauce: 1 Tbsp shallot, chopped 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, peeled & chopped 2 grapefruit for juice and zest 1 cup wine (chardonnay) 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp granulated sugar 1 Tbsp butter buds Couscous (8 oz) 1 gallon water, lightly salted 4 Tbsp fat free evaporated milk 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1. Fish: Rub salmon with olive oil and salt and pepper. In very hot sauté pan place 2 Tbsp of olive oil and seasoned salmon fillets. Sear for one minute on each side. Place in 425 degrees F oven for 3–5 minutes depending on thickness of fish. Salmon should be served medium rare. 2. Sauce: Place shallots, ginger, grapefruit juice and zest, chardonnay, vinegar and sugar in saucepan. Reduce by 3/4, add evaporated milk and reduce by half. Turn on low heat and add 1 Tbsp of butter buds, stirring continuously. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 3. Couscous: Bring pot of salted water to a boil, add couscous. Cook like pasta till tender. Strain. Toss with 2 Tbsp of butter and 2 Tbsp chopped parsley. 4. Assembly: Place salmon on plate. Mound couscous to one side. Top fish with approximately 2 Tbsp of sauce. Garnish with grapefruit sections, red pepper diced and cilantro leaves From: www.5Aday.gov, a partnership of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the National Cancer Institute, and the Dept. of Health & Human Services Nutrition Per Serving: 320 Calories, 100 Calories from Fat, 12g Total fat, 2g Saturated Fat, 35mg Cholesterol, 480mg Sodium, 35g Total Carbs, 1g Dietary Fiber, 13g Sugars, 15g Protein Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 2 Meats, 2 Fat, 1 Carb