Low in fat and high in quality protein and nutrients fish is considered a super food. Fish is filled with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins including D, B2, calcium, phosphorus, iron, zinc and others. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least two times per week as part of a healthy diet. Fish is also easy to prepare and readily available making this an easy way to improve your diet in the new year!
Z'Tejas serves a variety of healthy fish dishes - sesame Ahi Tuna, cilantro pesto-rubbed trout, Miso glazed salmon and more! Want to try to make the Miso glazed salmon at home - a delicious and healthy option for the new year?
Z'Tejas Miso Glazed Salmon
Serves 2
2, 7oz salmon fillets
Salt & pepper
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper. Place salmon on a sheet tray and cover with miso glaze (~2Tbs./fillet). Place salmon in the oven, cook ~5-6 minutes. Then place under the broiler for an additional 2 minutes until glaze starts to darken. Remove from the oven, the salmon should be cooked to medium. Serve with rice and mixed vegetables.
Miso Glaze
2 garlic cloves
1oz fresh ginger (a piece ~4" in length)
¾ oz. red miso paste
4oz Siracha chile sauce
1oz fresh basil picked off the stem
8oz sesame oil
13oz honey
Place first 5 ingredients into a food processor or blender. Puree for ~15-20 seconds. Using a rubber spatula, scrape down the sides and continue to puree until ingredients are finely chopped, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add sesame oil and honey. Continue to puree until mixture has a smooth consistency. Glaze can be stored in the refrigerator.
If you don't feel like cooking at home, Z'Tejas serves this and many other fresh, flavorful and healthy dishes for lunch and dinner. With locations in Chandler and on Tatum & Shea, it's easy to come in for a meal or happy hour. Everything Z'Tejas serves is scratch made using the best ingredients! For more information visit www.ztejas.coom
