Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Tropical Citrus-glazed Salmon Skewers – Serves 4
Serving Amount
Ingredients
20 ounce salmon, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1.5 inch cubes
1⁄4 cup olive oil
1 Juice from lime
Juice and zest from ½ orange
2 tbsp honey
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
Metal or wood skewers
Spray oil
Instructions
Step 1
If using wood skewers, soak at least 30 minutes before skewering ingredients on.
Step 2
In a bowl, prepare marinade. Whisk together all ingredients except salmon, cherry tomatoes and pineapple.
Step 3
In a gallon-sized zip bag or container, cover salmon, cherry tomatoes and pineapple with marinade. Marinate for 30 minutes and skewer ingredients.
Step 4
Prepare grill grates with spray oil. On a hot grill, grill, flipping occasionally, until salmon reaches desired internal temperature. Salmon tastes great at 125 degrees F.
