Monday, June 30, 2008

ALASKA SALMON AND CHIPOTLE DIP


Preparation Time: 10 Minutes

1 can (14.75 oz.) or 2 cans (7.5 oz. each) traditional pack Alaska Salmon OR 2 cans or pouches (6 to 7.1 oz. each) skinless, boneless salmon
2 to 3 Tablespoons of fresh lime juice
1 Tablespoon of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, choped
2 Tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons of chopped red bell pepper
1 to 2 Tablespoons of chopped red onion
1 teaspoon of chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon salt and pepper, each
Tortilla chips, as preferred

Drain and flake the canned salmon into tiny bits. In a separate bowl, mix the pepper, onion, salt, garlic,lime juice, chiles, cilantro and bell pepper. Gently stir in salmon until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Variations:

  • Add minced fresh jalapeño peppers for more flavor.
  • Makes a great sandwich filling!
  • Make a Latino Salmon Salad by adding a tablespoon mayonnaise, minced celery and corn with fresh sliced avocado over fresh greens.
  • For a pasta salad, toss with cooked macaroni pasta, drained black beans, corn and canned green chiles with a splash of olive oil.

Makes 4 to 6 Servings.

Nutrients per serving: 123 calories, 5g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 38% calories from fat, 46mg cholesterol, 17g protein, 2g carbohydrate, .3g fiber, 583mg sodium, 182mg calcium, and 1.4g omega-3 fatty acids.

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