Last updated on January 6th, 2020 at 12:25 am
Hello SHJ True Believers! Â
Dave here! And while conducting forensic experiments a bolt of lightning struck my kitchen and back like the Flash with my second post in less than a week  Now that we are all initiated in the basic art of the salad I thought it was only fair that I hit back with a complete dinner for my fellow super-humans.  And with a speed force like intro and nerd joke out of the way let’s get right to it.
Today’s Featured Recipe:  Honey Mustard Pan Seared Salmon with Apple Arugula Salad
The featured superfood of this post is the well known salmon.
This superpowered protein comes with more than enough justified hype to outshine Aquaman. Â
Not that it’s hard to do… let’s remember before Jason Momoa stepped up and gave him edge, old Arthur Curry has been one of best punchlines of the comic book world.
Salmon > Aquaman. I mean… need I say more?
This aquatic superfood his dense not only in protein but also long chain omega-3 fatty acids.  An essential dietary nutrient as our bodies can’t create it on it’s own, omega-3’s have been shown to boost arterial health and cognitive function. Wait will this make me smarter? I wouldn’t go that far,  and you probably won’t gain Aquaman like control of the oceanic life either.  So unfortunately eating salmon won’t let you do this:
But it may result in more clarity of thought and quicker memory recall, and who doesn’t want that?
Nutrition Pillar Info:
This recipe meets the standards or can be modified to any of our Paleo, Mediterranean and Vegetarian Pillars. Â If you fall within the Vegetarian Pillar, I’m pretty sure you know what to cut out of this one.
As we’ve got to discuss a main, a side, and a dressing I’ve broken each down into it’s own set of instructions. Â
NOTE: Â If you need to defrost your salmon, this should be your first step. Â Place the frozen fish into a bowl of luke warm to room temperature water and then begin.
Dressing – Â Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Ingredients: (Serves 2-4)
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Organic Honey
- ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Thyme
- Dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
- Measure out and add each ingredient to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until well combined.  I’d recommend whisking again prior to adding to your salad but this should remain fairly well mixed.
Full nutritional stats, courtesy of MyFitnessPal based on 4 servings:
Salad – Apple Arugula Salad
Ingredients: (Serves 2-4)
- 5-6 Cups Arugula
- 1 Medium/Large Apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 Stalks Green Onion
- 2 Tablespoons Toasted Almonds
- 2 Colby Jack Cheese Sticks Cubed
Directions:
- Preheat either a toaster oven or conventional oven to 400℉.
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Add the Arugula to a Large Salad Bowl.
- Chop of the ends of the Green onion and then cut as indicated below and add to the bowl
- Cube your apple and add to the bowl
- Cube your cheese and add to the bowl
- Carefully slice your almonds.  You can save yourself some trouble here and buy the pre-sliced ones.  Me?  I’m cheap and like to snack on raw almonds anyways so I just trust my samurai trained knife skills.
- Place your almonds on your baking sheet and place them into your oven.  BE CAREFUL here not to get distracted or forget about these.  This element to your salad will really elevate it with an amazing flavor and texture that I’d hate for you to miss out on.  Your almonds are done when they are lightly golden in color and aromatic.  Example below: Almond on the left is raw, and the ri
- Once cooled, go ahead and add them to your salad.
Full nutritional stats, courtesy of MyFitnessPal based on 4 servings:
Main – Honey Mustard Pan Seared Salmon
Ingredients: (Serves 2-4)
- 1 pound Wild Caught Salmon
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil – I prefer avocado oil
- ½ Teaspoon Sea Salt
- Dash Fresh Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Honey
- ½ Tablespoon Mayo
Directions:
- If you’ve just defrosted your fish.  Gently press using paper towel to extract any excess moisture.  This is a key step in any successful preparation of a protein.
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- Apply oil to the fillets and make sure they are well coated.
- Also at this point begin to pre-heat your frying pan (medium high heat). Â A good sear can only be done in an appropriately hot pan.
- Season your fillets with the salt and pepper on each side.
- Once your pan is hot place the salmon in the pan.
NOTE: Â Leave your fish alone for 3-4 minutes. Â Do not fidget with your fish - Make sure you have a good spatula and get underneath that fish and flip it only one time.
- Wait 2-3 minutes, and check. Â Remove from heat and let rest.
- Bonus: Â Homemade Honey Mustard Sauce.
- In a small bowl mix together the honey, mustard, and mayo until well combined.  This stuff is like crack, you’re welcome.
- To serve coat the fish lightly with the honey mustard sauce, toss the salad in the dressing, and Excelsior and Enjoy!
Full nutritional stats, courtesy of MyFitnessPal based on 4 servings:
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