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NUTRITION ON THE PLATE:
Wild Salmon: omega-3 fatty acid loaded! Simply put, these healthy fats have major heart health + overall anti-inflammatory health benefits.
Along with the fatty acid content, wild salmon has:
- the antioxidant amino acid taurine
- heart-healthy vitamin B12
- anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids
- immune-supportive selenium
- energy-producing phosphorus
- muscle-building protein
- heart-healthy niacin, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and potassium
- bone-building vitamin D
Manuka Honey: sometimes costly, but pure and used in moderation, has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that may help treat numerous ailments, including irritable bowel syndrome, gastric ulcers, periodontal disease and upper respiratory infections.

Honey-Sriracha Wild Salmon
WHAT YOU NEED:
For the Marinade:
- 1/4 cup coconut or Bragg’s aminos
- 2 TB honey – Manuka is the best quality
- 1 TB Ume plum or brown rice vinegar
- 1 TB Sriracha sauce or spicy Harissa
- 1 TB fresh ginger, minced (GROCERY TIP: I buy Gourmet Garden when I have a busy week so it is a pre-made paste for the ginger and garlic.)
- 1 TB fresh ginger, minced
- 2 TB scallions
- 1 TB white sesame seeds and/+ black seeds (FOOD FIND: I buy @sunfood raw, untoasted black seeds)
- 1 LB wild salmon; cut into 3-oz filets
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil – for cooking
To Serve:
Over superfood slaw or grilled asparagus
TO MAKE:
- Mix the ingredients together for the marinade (aminos through ginger) – mix well.

- In a bag, place in the salmon + marinade- refrigerate overnight.
- When ready to cook- place in a skillet with all of the marinade over medium heat- cook through until salmon flakes easily + is opaque.
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5 COLORFUL AND HEALTHY POKE BOWL RECIPES
Easy, tasty, quick bowls made for anyone who LOVES this healthy trend!

MAPLE-GINGER TUNA POKE BOWL

makes 1 bowl
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 oz Ahi tuna, sliced – TIP: ask the fish department for sushi grade tuna or buy nori from the sushi section + use it in the bowl!
- 1/2 cup hydrated seaweed- I use wakame or Nori
- 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/4 cup watermelon radish, sliced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup edamame beans
- dash of sesame seeds
- pickled ginger
- 1/2 container of kelp noodles
To Make:
- Simply put it all together in a bowl!
Maple-Ginger Sauce:
- 3 TB Bragg’s liquid aminos or gluten-free, low sodium soy sauce
- 5 TB maple syrup (date syrup if you’re low-sugar/Whole30 or Paleo)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, to taste
- 2 TB ginger, grated finely
- 1 tsp corn starch
TO MAKE:
- Mix well + let thicken.
SPICY TUNA + SALMON POKE BOWL

makes 2 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/2 cups prepared brown rice
- 2 TB scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 2 radishes, sliced thin
- 1 cup slaw mix
- 5 pieces of ahi tuna
- 5 pieces of sushi grade salmon
- Optional: tobiko (caviar)
For the Aioli:
- 2 TB paleo mayo
- 2 TB plain Greek yogurt
- 3-4 tsp chili oil
- A few dashes of Bragg’s or coconut aminos
TO MAKE:
- Simply divide all ingredients amongst 2 bowls.
- Mix together the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and divide it into 2 containers to mix into the poke bowl when ready-to-eat.
SPICY SHRIMP + BLACK RICE POKE BOWL

makes 1 serving
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/2 cup or 5-6 cooked shrimp simply mixed with:
- 1 TB paleo mayo and 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- 1 watermelon radish, cut into matchsticks
- 1 small carrot, peeled + cut into matchsticks
- 3-4 jalapeno slices, remove seeds to make it less spicy
- 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup plain purple cabbage or pickled purple cabbage
- 2 TB edamame
- 1 TB scallions, chopped
- 1/2 cup prepared black rice
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 tsp black sesame seeds
QUICK TIPS:
I buy cooked shrimp and an instant Forbidden rice bowl to save prep time
TO MAKE:
- Simply plate all of the ingredients except the shrimp.
- In a small bowl, toss the cooked shrimp with the mayo and Sriracha- adjust to your desired spiciness.
- Add it to the bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
LOW-CARB AHI WITH CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE POKE BOWL

makes 1 serving
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 slices ahi tuna
- 1/4 cup avocado, diced
- 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
- 1 TB jalapeno, sliced
- 1 TB scallions, sliced
- 1/8 cup carrot, peeled + chopped
- 1/8 cup Mung bean sprouts
- 1 1/2 cups prepared cauliflower fried rice
- Liquid aminos- to drizzle
For the Cauliflower Fried Rice: makes an extra cup for another time!
- 2 cups cauliflower – roughly 1 head, cut into florets + then rice in a food processor
- 1/8 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 TB Bragg’s aminos
- 1/2 TB toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 TB ginger, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp raw black sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp chili sauce
- 1/2 tsp raw honey
TO MAKE:
- For the cauliflower fried rice: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1/2 TB sesame oil. Toss in the onion and cook until tender-roughly 5-6 minutes. Add in the cauliflower -cook for 6-7 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, mix the sauce ingredients.
- Add the sauce to the pan and the peas- heat 1-2 minutes.
- Plate it with the remaining ingredients.
- Drizzle with liquid aminos.
TERIYAKI SMOKED SALMON POKE BOWL

makes 1 serving
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 slices of smoked salmon, chopped (TIP: I marinate it for an hour or overnight in a bit of teriyaki sauce)
- 1 cup leftover brown or black rice
- Dash of sesame oil
- 1 TB scallions, chopped
- 1 TB black + white sesame seeds
- 1 TB jalapeno, chopped
- 4 cucumber slices, quartered
- 1/2 cup Mung bean sprouts
- 1/8 cup carrot, shredded
- 1/8 cup avocado, diced
- Teriyaki sauce
TO MAKE:
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the sesame oil and then top with the rice- pressing it down tightly as if making a tight pancake. Brown and crisp it for 5-6 minutes. Remove + fluff with a fork in a bowl.
- Add in the prepared toppings, salmon, + then drizzle with added Teriyaki sauce.
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The Breakdown on Wild Salmon
When shopping for it:
- Keep in mind that wild salmon is seasonal and has an “off-season” of November to March
- Wild salmon is also called: Coho, Sockeye, + King
- Color: farmed salmon is lighter and more pink, while wild has a deeper reddish-orange color
- If you cannot find wild salmon, these other seafoods have similar health benefits: mackerel, sardines, herring, + black cod.
Health Benefits:
- Eating clean, fatty fish (like salmon, trout, sardines, tuna and mackerel) 1-2 times a week is super healthy for us for several reasons.
- Fatty fish like salmon is needed in the diet to provide us with the essential fatty acids: the long-chain omega-3s, EPA, + DHA. “Essential” meaning we have to consume these fats to get the needed benefits. Wild salmon, vs farmed salmon, has more of these fats and also has less fat and calories!
- While there isn’t a standard requirement for EPA and DHA, many health organizations recommend that healthy adults get a minimum of 250–500 mg of them combined per day.
- Salmon has many health benefits overall:
- A healthy protein source, which helps us heal, protect our bones, + builds our muscles.
- An excellent source of several B vitamins, which are needed for energy production, controlling inflammation and protecting heart and brain health.
- Contains a good deal of potassium, which helps control blood pressure and prevent excess fluid retention.
- Has selenium; a mineral involved in protecting bone health, improving thyroid function and reducing the risk of cancer.
- An antioxidant, astaxanthin, is found in salmon and is said to benefit heart, brain, nervous system and skin health.
- Fatty fish like salmon are said to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and may decrease the risk of age-related memory loss.
- Salmon and other fatty fish can help lower inflammation; which reduces the risk for many chronic diseases.
- Horseradish-Crusted Salmon
makes 4 servings
What You Need:
- 1 LB wild Coho salmon
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup creamy horseradish (I use the vegan horseradish from Follow Your Heart)
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 2 TB scallions, chopped
- sea salt + pepper, to taste
To Make:
- Preheat the oven to 375-degrees F. Place the salmon in a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix together the parmesan, oil, horseradish, breadcrumbs, scallions, salt + pepper.
- Using a spoon or icing spatula- top the salmon with it- spreading evenly. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until salmon is opaque. (Timing depends on the thickness of the fillet.)
I love to serve this over a veggie mash – either cauliflower or broccoli (steamed + mashed) then mixed with Earth Balance avocado spread + minced garlic.
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Buying Guide and The Benefits of Wild Salmon
….with some recipe links too!
SOURCING SECRETS
When shopping for it:
- Keep in mind that wild salmon is seasonal and has an “off-season” of November to March
- Wild salmon is also called: Coho, Sockeye, + King
- Color: farmed salmon is lighter and more pink, while wild has a deeper reddish-orange color
- If you cannot find wild salmon, these other seafoods have similar health benefits: mackerel, sardines, herring, + black cod.
THE HEALTH BENEFITS
Fatty fish like salmon is needed in the diet to provide us with the essential fatty acids: the long-chain omega-3s, EPA, + DHA. “Essential” meaning we have to consume these fats to get the needed benefits. Wild salmon, vs farmed salmon, has more of these fats and also has less fat and calories!
While there isn’t a standard requirement for EPA and DHA, many health organizations recommend that healthy adults get a minimum of 250–500 mg of them combined per day.
SALMON HAS EVEN MORE HEALTH BENEFITS
- A healthy protein source, which helps us heal, protect our bones, + builds our muscles.
- An excellent source of several B vitamins, which are needed for energy production, controlling inflammation and protecting heart and brain health.
- Contains a good deal of potassium, which helps control blood pressure and prevent excess fluid retention.
- Has selenium; a mineral involved in protecting bone health, improving thyroid function and reducing the risk of cancer.
- An antioxidant, astaxanthin, is found in salmon and is said to benefit heart, brain, nervous system and skin health.
- Fatty fish like salmon are said to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and may decrease the risk of age-related memory loss.
- Salmon and other fatty fish can help lower inflammation; which reduces the risk for many chronic diseases.
ASHLEY’S FAVORITE SALMON RECIPES
HEALTHY HORSERADISH-CRUSTED SALMON
HONEY-SRIRACHA SALMON
SMOKED SALMON EGG QUICHE
SALMON CAKES