THE FIREFIGHTER THROWDOWN AT FDIC IS ALMOST HERE! SO LET'S THROW DOWN A HEALTHY RECIPE PERFECT FOR ATHLETES, FIREFIGHTERS AND ANYONE ELSE LOOKING FOR A DELICIOUS AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL.
MEAL PREP IS A TERM THAT SEEMS TO BE BUZZING AROUND LATELY. MATTER OF FACT, MY WIFE AND I RECENTLY STARTED PREPPING MEALS FOR THE WEEK AND IT HAS BEEN GREAT. BIG SAVINGS ON TIME AND MONEY, NOT TO MENTION THE HEALTH BENEFITS! SO WHEN FRANK FERNANDEZ OF THE MIAMI-DADE F.D. SHARED THIS MEAL HE PREPPED I KNEW I WANTED TO SHARE IT.
Frank started making "mason jar salads" at home to bring to work, and then making a fresh protein while at the station. Great idea!
FIREHOUS3 SALAD WITH BLACKENED SALMON
SALAD:
SPRING MIX AND SPINACH
BABY BELLA MUSHROOMS, sliced
GRAPE TOMATOES
RADISHES, sliced
ALFALFA SPROUTS
CARROTS, shredded
CILANTRO, chopped
LIGHT RASPBERRY VINAIGRETTE, or light vinaigrette of your choice
MASON JAR CAN HOLD TWO SALADS IF PACKED TIGHTLY
GRAINS:
QUINOA COOKED ACCORDING TO PACKAGE
PROTEIN:
SALMON FILET, 8-10 oz. seasoned with blackening seasoning
PROCEDURE:
Get cast iron pan super hot. When ready throw a tablespoon of butter in pan, melt it and throw in your salmon. Sear both sides and lower, cook till your preferred firmness.
Easy meal to make hope you enjoy.