Another P.F. Chang's knockoff... but better.
Read below for the recipe and nutrition information!
Recipe Information:
Makes 2-3 servings (~6-7 lettuce cups)
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Total time: 2.5 hours
Ingredients:
For the salmon:
~1 lb salmon filet
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
For the lettuce cups:
1 head of iceberg lettuce (will use the large leaves on the outside of the head, a head of cabbage also works!)
1-2 cups brown rice, depending on how many lettuce cups you are filling
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced
Sesame seeds
A drizzle of sweet chili sauce
Dipping sauce of choice: I just used low-sodium soy sauce here!
Recipe:
For the salmon:
Place teriyaki sauce in a shallow Tupperware container or large Ziploc bag.
Remove skin from salmon and chop into ~1 inch cubes.
Place cubed salmon into teriyaki sauce, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
When ready to cook/make the tacos, blot salmon with a paper towel to remove excess liquid. Air fry at 400 degrees F for ~7-10 minutes, until salmon easily flakes with a fork.
For the lettuce cup assembly:
Place ~3 lettuce leaves on each plate to make a filling and balanced meal.
In each lettuce cup, place 1 large spoonful of rice, a handful of cucumber slices, a handful of carrot shreds, a handful of salmon cubes, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Top with sweet chili sauce, add dipping sauce of choice on the side, and enjoy!
Check out a video of this recipe!
Nutrition:
Whole wheat/brown rice: WHOLE GRAINSSS!! Eating at least 3 servings of whole grains per day has SO many health benefits, including lowering your risk for Type 2 Diabetes, lowering cholesterol, and lowering triglycerides. Whole grains also give your body energy and help with blood glucose control. They're overall essential for a healthy diet!
Salmon: salmon is full of healthy fats, selenium, B vitamins, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, and phosphorus. These all contribute to a healthy body! The essential omega-3 fatty acids in salmon are super anti-inflammatory and extremely heart healthy, as well. Salmon is an awesome high-quality protein source!
Cucumber: cucumbers are packed with vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting and bone health! They're also a great source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B, copper, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and water for hydration!
Carrots: carrots are a great source of vitamin K, potassium, fiber, antioxidants, and BETA-CAROTENE. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that your body converts into vitamin A, and it's super beneficial for eye-health, vision, skin, and preventing chronic illnesses.
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