### **[Recipe] Honey and Lemon Salmon Steak with Pan-Fried Zucchini [/Recipe]**
📅 **Published on 06/02/2025**
👩🍳 **Difficulty**: Easy
⏱️ **Preparation time**: 15 min
🔥 **Cooking time**: 20 min
🍽️ **Servings**: 2 people
💡 **Why this recipe?**
This recipe is suitable for people with **Wilson's disease**, as it is **low in copper** and balanced. **Salmon** is an excellent source of **omega-3**, which promotes cardiovascular health, while being easy to digest. The combination of **honey and lemon** brings a sweet and sour touch that enhances the fish, while the **stir-fried zucchini** completes the dish with lightness.
### **Ingredients**
#### ✅ **For the salmon steak with honey and lemon**
- 2 salmon fillets (150 g each)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1 pinch of salt
- White pepper (optional)
- A few sprigs of fresh parsley (optional)
#### ✅ **For the zucchini stir-fry**
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 clove of chopped garlic
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
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### **Preparation**
#### 🐟 **1. Prepare the salmon fillet with honey and lemon**
1. In a bowl, mix olive oil, honey, lemon juice and zest, minced garlic, salt and pepper.
2. Brush the salmon fillets with this marinade and leave to rest **10 minutes**.
3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the steaks **4 minutes on each side**, until lightly caramelized.
4. Baste with the remaining marinade at the end of cooking and simmer **1 minute** over low heat.
#### 🥒 **2. Prepare the zucchini pan**
1. Wash and cut the zucchini into thin slices.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add chopped garlic. Sauté **1 minute**.
3. Add the zucchini, salt and thyme, then cook over low heat **10 minutes**, stirring occasionally.
#### 🍽️ **3. Dressage and service**
1. Place the zucchini pan on the plates.
2. Add the salmon fillet delicately on top.
3. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately with an extra squeeze of lemon.
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### **Compatible accompaniments**
🥗 **Fresh Fennel and Orange Salad**: Mix chopped fennel with orange segments and a drizzle of olive oil.
🍚 **Plain Quinoa**: Serve with cooked quinoa for an extra boost of plant-based protein.
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### **Tips and Alternatives**
✅ **Vegetarian variation**: Replace the salmon with tofu marinated in honey and lemon.
✅ **Honey-free alternative**: Use maple syrup for a different sweet touch.
✅ **Enhance Flavors**: Add a pinch of sweet paprika to the marinade for a slightly spicy note.
Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨