Simple and sophisticated!  I know salmon can seem intimidating if you have never cooked it before but truly, it is one of the easiest of the fish to prepare.  Whether you bake, broil, roast or sauté, each preparation is simple with a unique flavor.  We know we are supposed to eat fish more than we do, so I suggest you add salmon to your daily dinner repertoire.  Salmon is available year round in the groceries making it a last minute pick up on your way home.  And, healthy it is-low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein and omega-3 essential fatty acids, a health promoting fat.

Wait until you try Salmon Marsala from my new fun, whimsical cookbook, Too Hot in the Kitchen.  Simple and sophisticated with only eight ingredients.  This can be a last minute meal any night of the week.  I like using cornstarch as a thickening agent but you always want to remember to add cornstarch to cold liquid before adding to the recipe and watch how fast your sauce thickens.  I recommend using the Holland House Marsala cooking wine-I love these Holland House pantry friendly wines as they are consistent in flavor and I don’t have to worry about opening a bottle of wine---makes for convenient cooking. Looking for more easy everyday healthy recipes, visit my website or blog.

Salmon Marsala from Too Hot in the Kitchen: Secrets To Sizzle At Any Age

Looking to impress, but no time to cook? Salmon with Marsala wine and mushrooms have a sophisticated earthly flavor in this easy recipe.

Makes 4 servings

1 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 pound sliced mushrooms
4 (4-ounce) skinless salmon fillets
1/3 cup Holland House Marsala cooking wine  
3/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
3 teaspoons cornstarch

1. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until tender.

2. Add salmon to skillet, cooking 4 minutes, turn onto other side. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix together wine, broth and cornstarch.

3. When salmon is almost done, add wine mixture to the salmon. Stir gently, as mixture thickens quickly.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 241 Calories from fat 30% Fat 8g Saturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 65mg Sodium 162mg Carbohydrate 10g Dietary Fiber 2g Sugars 5g Protein 27g Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 other carbohydrate, 3 lean meat