Baked Lemon Salmon

OK, for those of you who know my distaste for fish I am proud to say I ate a "regular" size portion of fish last night. I had bought salmon filets at COSTCO and was bound and determined to try them. We made several toppings last night, some more diabetic friendly than others, but I did like the lemon on it. It was tasty, light, and of course diabetic friendly.

TO MAKE:

Preheat the oven to 350. Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place filet in the pan and zest the lemon over the fish, sprinkle salt and pepper on top and squeeze the juice from the lemon on top of the fish. I baked this about 15 min.

To tell if the fish is done (THIS IS FROM BETTY CROCKER) : Fish is done when you can flake it easily with a fork. Test this by inserting a fork at an angle into the thickest part of the fish and twisting gently. The flesh and any juices should be opaque. For food safety reasons, we recommend cooking fish to an internal temperature of 160.

Salmon Patties with yogurt-dill sauce

Salmon Patties:

2 cans pink or red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed and salmon flaked

2 medium greens onions, chopped

1 large celery stalk, chopped

1/4 cup oatmeal

2 large egg whites

1tbs dill pickle relish

1/2 of a fresh lemon

salt and pepper

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place a small amount of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in bottom of the pan and saute the celery and onions. Combine cooked celery and onions with the salmon, egg whites, oatmeal and relish. Season with salt and pepper and juice from the lemon half.

spray skillet with nonstick cooking spray and brown salmon patties on both sides.

Yogurt and dill sauce:

1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt ( I like the Dannon brand)

2 tbs light miracle whip

1/2 tbs dill pickle relish

combine and serve with your salmon patty :)

Grilled tuna tortillas

This is great for either lunch or dinner.

Grilled tuna torillas

1 can tuna ( in water ) drained and rinsed ( yes I rinse my tuna)

2 tsp light miracle whip

2 tsp dill pickle relish

Small amount of shredded cheddar cheese

Mix all ingredients together and place in tortilla. I use the mission small whole wheat carb option tortillas ONLY 4g of carbs in those little babies!!!

Spray both sides with nonstick cooking spray and place tortilla on heated griddle. Cooked both sides until browned and enjoy!