• 1 Tbs. rosemary, crumbled, or 2 Tbs. fresh, minced
• 1/4 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 4 salmon steaks, about 6 ounces each
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine first 4 ingredients in a mortar or bowl and mash to a paste. Using a fork or food processor, mix paste into breadcrumbs. Season both sides of salmon steaks with salt to taste. Arrange salmon steaks in a lightly oiled baking dish. Press equal amounts of breadcrumb mixture onto the top of each piece of fish and drizzle with oil. Place in oven and roast 15-20 minutes until topping is golden brown and fish is opaque throughout.

Per serving: calories 488, fat 16.1g, 31% calories from fat, cholesterol 166mg, protein 66.3g, carbohydrates 15.4g, fiber 1.3g, sugar 0.8g, sodium 744mg, diet points 11.3.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.0, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 2.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 9.5

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Riesling, or Sauvignon Blanc.