Low-carb Maple Salmon with Sautéed Asparagus

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * 2 carbs per serving
 * Serves 2

Ingredients

 * 2 salmon steaks
 * ¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup
 * 10 stalks fresh asparagus
 * slivered almonds for garnish

Directions

 * 1) For each salmon steak, sauté in heavy fry pan in small amount of hot olive oil and 1 pat of butter until brown and then turn to brown the other side.
 * 2) Remove from pan and drain oil.
 * 3) Return salmon to hot pan and pour ¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup over the steaks.
 * 4) After a couple of minutes turn the steak again to coat the other side.
 * 5) Serve hot.
 * 6) Prepare sautéed asparagus.
 * 7) In a fry pan, heat a small amount of olive oil.
 * 8) Toss in five stalks of fresh asparagus per serving and sauté until heated through.
 * 9) This takes less than five minutes.
 * 10) Garnish with slivered almonds.