• 2 Tbs. unsalted butter, softened
• 2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. fresh ginger, minced
• 2 Tbs. sesame oil
• 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each
• 8 slices lime

Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add salmon and dot with half the butter mixture. Cook about 5 minutes or until browned on one side. Turn, dot with remaining butter and cook another 4-5 minutes until salmon flakes easily when tested with a fork. Garnish with lime slices.

Per serving: calories 487, fat 23.6g, 45% calories from fat, cholesterol 181mg, protein 63.7g, carbohydrates 1.9g, fiber 0.5g, sugar 0.6g, sodium 367mg, diet points 12.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.1, Bread: 0.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 3.7, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 9.5

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The recommended wines are: Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, or Burgundy.