Food For Your Ears

Oily fish including salmon, tuna, sardines, etc. are chock full of Omega 3 Fats and Vitamin D! Studies have shown that adults who ate fish twice a week had a 42% lower chance of facing age-related hearing loss than non-fish eaters. In the recipe below, the chili powder will also act as a circulatory stimulant further enhancing hearing.

Sweet and Savory Salmon

(a Nurture Your Family Recipe)

• 5-6 oz of salmon per person
• Chili Powder
• Brown Sugar
• Salt and pepper (optional)
• Oil or cooking spray

 Directions:

1. Let fish sit out at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
2. Sprinkle chili powder on each piece.  Add  1-2 tsp. of brown sugar  per filet using the back of the spoon to press into the fish.  
3. Heat a  pan over medium heat.  Coat the pan with cooking spray or oil.
4. Cook skin-side up for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, skin side down for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, and on each of the sides for 30-60 seconds**.
5.  Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.

**Cooking times vary depending on the thickness of the cut; the internal temperature should reach at least 140 degrees.