Serves 2

It's hard to go wrong flavoring something with garlic and lime. This easy-to-make baked fish is no exception. I like to serve this with a flavored rice dish (dill works well) and a nice summery salad.

Broiled Salmon with 5-Spice Lime Butter

Vegetable oil

2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets, rinsed and patted dry

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

¼–½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder

2 teaspoons lime juice

  1. Using paper towels, wipe a thin coat of vegetable oil over a broiler pan.
  2. Preheat the broiler on high, with the rack set on the upper third of the oven.
  3. Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Stir in the 5-spice powder and lime juice; keep warm.
  4. Place the salmon on the broiler pan, skin side up. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes or until the skin is crispy. Turn the salmon over and broil 2 minutes more or until done to your liking.
  5. Transfer the salmon to 2 plates and spoon the butter sauce over the top.

illustration Fatty Fish

Fatty fish are good for you! Fish such as tuna, salmon, and mackerel have high levels of Omega-3, a fatty acid shown to help prevent blood clots. Omega-3 has also been linked to lowering triglycerides and cholesterol.