The best way to get to know me is by getting to know my love of food. I like to try new foods all the time and enjoy trying to recreate these. I like experimenting in the kitchen and have learned several tricks along the way. My passion for cooking has pushed me to blend my Mexican heritage and food with new and exciting cuisines.

This blog will be about me sharing these dishes with you and showing you what I did to make them healthy. From traditional Mexican food to classic European cuisine, you are going to want to try these at home! These recipes are tried and true and will include some of my own family’s dishes passed down through generations. What’s the catch?! They will be modified to make them a little bit healthier. I know what you’re thinking, but, if you know me, you know that I don’t sacrifice taste.

Now to kick us off, I want to share one of my favorites: Salmon with fresh ginger, avocado, and soy sauce. This Asian infused dish pairs well with some roasted Brussel sprouts and pepper-barley pilaf. You can also easily substitute the salmon for some fresh sushi-grade tuna or your favorite fish.

The Essentials:

2 bunches fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, finely diced
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Pinch sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (6-ounce) salmon
1 ripe avocado, halved, peeled, pitted, and sliced

The Mix:

In a mixing bowl, combine the cilantro, jalapeno, ginger, garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir the ingredients together until well incorporated.
Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the tuna with salt and pepper. Lay the tuna in the hot oil and sear for 1 minute on each side to form a slight crust. Pour 1/2 of the cilantro mixture into the pan to coat the fish. Serve the seared tuna with the sliced avocado and the remaining cilantro sauce drizzled over the whole plate.

Recipe modified from Tyler Florence