Seared Salmon With Charred Green Beans for Phase 3

Salmon is a great source of protein, healthy fats, and various essential vitamins and minerals that are essential for a balanced diet. It is one of the foods that offer health benefits and has excellent taste.You can have salmon in all phases of the HCG diet as a protein source.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 200 grams of skinless and boneless salmon, cut into 4 portions
• 1 lb trimmed green beans
• Salt and pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and thinly sliced
• 1 small and thinly sliced red chili
• 2 tablespoon capers, drained, patted dry
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Cooking Instructions:

• Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.
• Season salmon with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper, add to skillet, flesh side down, and reduce heat to medium.
• Allow to cook until golden brown and just opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes per side. 
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat.
• Add green beans and cook for 3 minutes or until it becomes tender. 
• Remove from heat and toss with ¼ teaspoon salt, then garlic, chili, and capers.
• Return to medium heat and cook for  2 minutes. Serve with salmon and lemon wedges if desired.