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Salmon with Tzatziki Sauce
Long-Term Use Of Statins Linked To Heart Disease
3 rounds for time:
Run 400 meters
21 kettlebell swings
12 pull-ups
Butter-seared Greek-seasoned salmon topped with cool, creamy tzatziki sauce and a drizzle of olive oil.
More evidence emerges that the use of statins to lower cholesterol may be counterproductive in preventing heart failure.
Men use 24-kg KB
Women use 16-kg KB
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Ingredients
For the Salmon:
6 oz salmon fillet (skin on or off)
1 Tbsp butter (for cooking)
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp olive oil (for finishing)
Lemon wedge, for serving
For the Tzatziki Sauce:
2 Tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
1 tsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp cucumber, finely grated and drained
½ clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Macronutrients
Protein: 38g
Fat: 34g
Carbs: 3g
Preparation
Make the Tzatziki: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated cucumber, garlic, and dill. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well, then chill while the salmon cooks.
Cook the Salmon:
- Air Fryer (Crispy & Easy): Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Rub the salmon with the spice mix: oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place in air fryer basket skin side down. Dot with butter on top. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until flaky. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
- Oven (Roasted & Juicy): Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place seasoned salmon in a butter-greased baking dish or sheet pan. Dot with butter and roast for 12–15 minutes, or until cooked through. Broil for an extra 1–2 minutes if desired for color. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
- Grill Pan (Seared & Smoky): Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season salmon and place skin side up in the hot, butter-greased pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, flipping carefully. Once golden and cooked through, remove from heat and drizzle with olive oil.
Serve: Plate the salmon and top with chilled tzatziki sauce. Garnish with fresh dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Though cholesterol levels may be lowered, statins can inhibit vitamin K production, a substance critical to preventing plague buildup in arteries.
COMMENTS
500mt row
21 KB Swing @16kg
12 pull up
14'57"
Run 200 meters
21 kettlebell swings @ 40lbs
12 ring rows
TT: 8:54
- 1/2 strict pull-ups
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