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For those of us who love to stay in shape but relish real flavor, chef Chris Valdes has shared his gorgeous Chilean salmon with a citrus salsa recipe, so that M&F<\/em> readers can delve into a post-workout win at the table.<\/p>\n Of course, chicken breast and broccoli will always have a place, but for a crispy, pan served alternative, this salmon fillet topped with a delicious honey and citrus corn salsa will please your taste buds as well as your health. \u201cI love cooking with Chilean salmon because it\u2019s naturally rich in flavor, has a tender, flaky texture, and is incredibly easy to cook,\u201d says Valdes, who dropped 40 pounds on his own fitness journey. \u201cPerfect for a quick meal that still feels special!\u201d<\/p>\n As a busy chef, Valdes began to burn away the bulge when he began to make some positive choices regarding his culinary creations. \u201cOne of the biggest misconceptions I had, when I first started changing the way I ate, was that \u2018healthy\u2019 food had to be boring<\/a>,\u201d says Valdes. \u201cI knew that wasn\u2019t going to work for me. So, this salmon is exactly how I like to eat today. Plenty of protein, fresh ingredients, beautiful color and a ton of flavor. Salmon is satisfying after a workout, and the citrus corn salsa gives you sweetness, acidity, freshness and crunch without needing a heavy sauce. Plus, this dish tastes like something I actually want to eat, rather than something I\u2019m forcing myself to swallow.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n If cooking solo, here is the recipe for four servings. You could eat one and freeze the rest for a future post-workout meal. Or why not become the most popular member of your gym and share the love of fit food!<\/p>\n \u201cAfter training, I want something substantial enough to satisfy me but fresh enough that I don\u2019t feel weighed down afterward,\u201d explains Valdes. Indeed, a 6-ounce salmon steak is good for around 40g of protein. \u201cSalmon gives me a great source of protein, and pairing it with fresh vegetables, corn, citrus and herbs makes the meal feel bright and satisfying.\u201d<\/p>\n Valdes also tells M&F<\/em> that this recipe is a great example as to how this chef\u2019s approach to food has evolved for fitness. \u201dI\u2019m not removing flavor, I\u2019m just building flavor differently,\u201d he explains. \u201cCitrus, garlic, herbs, and spices do a lot of the heavy lifting here!\u201d Fortunately, Valdes understands that eating better doesn\u2019t mean you have to stop loving food. \u201cIt just means learning how to love food more consciously,\u201d concludes the cook.<\/p>\n To follow Chef Chris Valdes on Instagram, click here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nHow to Make Chef Chris Valdes\u2019 Crispy Chilean Salmon with Citrus Corn Salsa<\/h2>\n
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Macro Breakdown: Why This Recipe Outperforms Chicken and Rice<\/h2>\n