Empire Update: Week of 7/12

Salmon Skewers with Spicy Yogurt sauce

Here is a quick, easy & delicious recipe that can be thrown together and cooks in the oven in under 15 minutes! Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are great for your heart! You can easily swap them out for your favorite protein. It tastes great paired with a greek side salad and white rice.
courtesy of @broccyourbody

Ingredients:
1 8oz salmon filet
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 zucchini, slicd
2 tsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp kosher salt & pepper

Spicy Yogurt Sauce:
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tsp hot sauce
Salt & Pepper
Water

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Carefully slice the skin off your salmon and cut into 1 inch cubes. Add to a medium sized bowl with the onions and succhini and toss with the olive oil, lemon juice and seasonings. Add to the skewers and place on an oiled baking pan. Bake for about 10-12 minutes.

For the sauce, whisk together all the ingredients except the water. Slowly add in the water about 1 tsp at a time until you reach the desired consistency.

Exercise of the Week: Hip Flexor Stretch

You can experience tightness in your hips from sitting for prolonged periods of time, but taking the time to stretch regularly can help! Follow along with this hip flexor stretch for  a quick break & fast relief.