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Sautéed Canned Salmon

Sautéed canned salmon is a mouthwatering mix of flaky salmon enhanced with spices and herbs. This quick and easy salmon recipe is a regular on my Sunday breakfast menu but can be enjoyed whenever you want something deliciously savory and spicy.
Course Whole30
Cuisine Caribbean
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 242kcal
Author Althea Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 can of wild caught Pink Salmon drained (about 15 oz)
  • 2 medium tomatoes sliced
  • 4 green onion thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic grated
  • 1/4 cup of cilantro finely chopped
  • 4 baby bell peppers or 1 regular bell pepper thinly sliced or finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon of parsley finely chopped (can sub for 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes)
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger optional
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 wiri wiri pepper finely chopped, seeds and ribs removed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon of coconut aminos optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 2 tablespoon of olive oil

Instructions

  • Add oil to a wok, skillet or frying pan on high heat
  • When oil comes up to temperature add tomatoes, green onions, garlic, cilantro, parsley, wiri wiri pepper and sauté until the tomatoes are soft
  • Then add the drained salmon, salt, pinch of cayenne pepper, ginger, and coconut aminos if using
  • Continue to sauté on high heat then squeeze the juice of 1/2 a lime over the dish and mix together well
  • Next sauté for another 2-5 minutes, stirring often to ensure even cooking
  • Then remove from the heat and serve hot

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1mg