Grilled Salmon with Shrimp, A Mediterranean Diet Treat

Grilled Salmon with Shrimp

Bursting with vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a nod to the heart-healthy wonders of the Mediterranean diet.

The Mediterranean diet is well know to be a healthy diet, connect that with intermittent fasting and you have a fantastic combination for clean eating with some weight loss.

Not only is this dish incredibly delicious, but it’s also packed with nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein, making it a fantastic choice for a balanced meal. 

Give your dinner table a taste of the Mediterranean tonight!

Ingredients:

  • 3 oz. of salmon
  • 2 oz. of deveined, cleaned shrimp
  • 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes (optional if you like spicy)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley  

Directions:
1. Preheat charcoal or gas grill, or broiler, to high.

2. Cut salmon into 4 pieces of equal size and set aside.

3. Pour oil into a flat dish and add shrimp and salmon. Turn pieces over to coat on all sides. Sprinkle salt, pepper, thyme, pepper flakes and lemon juice over everything.

4. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature about 10 to 15 minutes.

5. When it’s ready to cook, remove seafood from marinade. Pour marinade into small saucepan.

If using a broiler, arrange salmon skin side up on a baking sheet. Place under broiler about 4 inches from source of heat. Leave broiler door partly open. Broil 1 1/2 minutes on one side and flip. Arrange shrimp around salmon and place under broiler. Cook for 2 additional minutes and flip the shrimp. Leave broiler door totally open. Continue cooking salmon and shrimp 1 more minute.

If using a charcoal or gas grill, place salmon pieces skin side down on grill and cook about 1 1/2 minutes. Turn salmon and place shrimp around salmon. Continue cooking 2 minutes, turning shrimp occasionally.

6. Transfer pieces to a heated platter. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve. Yields (5 oz.) of protein.

Nutritional analysis per serving, services 1: Calories 295, Fat 19g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 136mg, Fiber 0g, Protein 28g, Carbohydrates 516g, Sodium 134mg