About the Recipe
Do your brain a favor and fall in love with salmon! This is a real nutritional powerhouse, loaded with Omega 3 fatty acids which are crucial for overall brain health and preventing cognitive decline. There is abundant research demonstrating that a diet including fatty fish such as salmon can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's Disease. It's important to get a dietary source of Omega 3s because your body doesn't produce them on it's own (which is why they're called essential fatty acids) and your brain is not really efficient at storing them.
Seasoning with turmeric adds a small dose of antioxidants which help keep inflammation at bay. Brain inflammation has been linked to accelerated cellular aging, so if you're a fan of this flavorful spice, then load it on!
Ingredients
4 salmon filets or steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 sliced green onion (garnish)
Salt and pepper - optional
Preparation
Step 1
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees C (200 F).
Step 2
Rinse salmon gently, place in glass dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
Step 3
Shake the turmeric powder to each filet, coating lightly. Add salt and pepper if desired.
Step 4
Bake uncovered at 400 C for 12-15 minutes. 12 minutes for thin filets, 15 minutes for thicker steaks.
Step 5
Garnish with sliced green onion stems and serve with a green salad or steamed broccoli.