Protein

• 4 ounces salmon steaks
• 1 tablespoon melted butter ((or vegetable oil))
• ¾-1 teaspoon salt (per pound)
• 3-4 tablespoons blackened seasoning
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ((or replace with oil))
• 1 large carrot (peeled, halved lengthwise, then cut on the diagonal into ¼-inch-thick slices)
• 1-2 tablespoons butter ((or cooking oil))
• 2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons blackened seasoning
• 1 chayote halved lengthwise, then cut into diagonal slices about ½ inch thick
• 1 large red bell pepper (cut lengthwise into ½-inch-wide strips)
• 1 large zucchini (halved lengthwise, then cut on the diagonal into ½-inch slices)
• ⅓-½ cup water ((or broth, optional))