One of the most delicious and easiest ways to serve a fine dinner, this recipe takes advantage of ThickenThin not/Starch thickener's cold-dissolving and non-lumping abilities to make its own sauce as it cooks. It takes only a few ingredients, a few minutes of prep time, and no last-minute work turn out an impressive dish.

The dietary benefits include that it is low-carb as well gluten-and grain-free. It delivers a big satisfying portion for under 400 calories, and gives you the benefit of salmon's healthful omega 3 fatty acids. It also has two grams of fiber.

We recommend wild Alaska salmon for this recipe as it has been certified a sustainable source of salmon by the Marine Stewardship council. For information on this, and on other sustainable seafood choices, visit 'Seafood Watch: Choices for Healthy Oceans' in the conservation section of Monterey Bay Aquarium's web site. Wild salmon also has more nutrients and lower risk of contaminents.");

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced, or to taste
• 1/2 cup onions or shallots, sliced, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons rosemary, crushed
• 2 pound salmon fillets
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons ThickenThin not/Starch thickener
• salt and pepper, to taste

   

Directions

Serves 4.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Choose a baking pan that is larger than the salmon and line with cooking parchment or heavy-duty foil with plenty of extra for sealing the fillet.

1. Place sliced mushrooms and shallots in the bottom of the baking pan.

2. Stir ThickenThin not/Starch thickener and crushed rosemary into cream.

3. Place the fish fillets over the vegetables, and add the cream mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Seal tightly.

4. Bake approximately 30-40 minutes (depending on thickness of fish) or until fish flakes. You can open it near the end to check it; just reclose as tightly as possible, or cover with an extra strip of foil, if it needs additional time.

To serve: transfer to a warm platter and pour the sauce over it.

This dish can be kept warm for quite some time without overcooking. If making it for a dinner party, it's best to make a separate piece for second helpings.

Nutrition

Nutrition per serving (calculated by Mastercook, assuming you eat every speck of the sauce): 390 calories; 19g fat (8g sat); 4g carb (of which 2g is fiber); 46g protein.