Lime Infused Atlantic Salmon With Asian Salad

Submitted by Darren Silverman

"This recipe is light and healthy and because of its sweetness, is a lovely meal that will not only suit lovers of fish but also people who are just learning to enjoy fish."

 

• Ready In: 21mins
• Ingredients: 20
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 atlantic salmon fillets
• 50 g rocket
• 100 g bean sprouts
• 1⁄2 red onion, finely sliced
• 2 spring onions, finely sliced
• 50 g sugar snap peas
• sesame seeds

• for the marinade

• 1 garlic clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon coarse grain mustard
• 1⁄2 lime, juice of
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons lime-infused oil (if you don't have lime infused oil, olive oil with lime zest works well)

• for the salad dressing

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
• 1⁄2 garlic clove, crushed
• 1⁄2 tablespoon honey
• 1⁄2 lime, juice of

directions

1. Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl and stir well.
2. Place salmon fillets in a shallow dish and cover with marinade.
3. Rub the marinade gently on to the salmon and allow to rest while preparing the salad (5-10 minutes is more than enough time for the flavours to infuse).
4. Combine salad ingredients (except sesame seeds) in a large bowl and then place on to the serving plates.
5. Combine all ingredients for the dressing. Sesame oil can be quite powerful so if the taste is too strong, counter with more honey and lime juice.
6. Drizzle dressing onto the salad and then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Place salmon fillets top-side down in a hot non-stick pan. Reduce to a medium heat and cook each side for 3-4 minutes depending on the thickness, turning only once. Salmon is best served rare to medium-rare.
8. Place Atlantic Salmon with side salad and serve.

Reviews

[AmandaInOz]

Really yummy salmon dish! I followed the recipe exactly, and the salmon came out nice and rare. The salad was a light and refreshing accompaniment. This is an excellent quick weeknight meal. Thanks for posting!

 

[The Flying Chef]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! This is a wonderful recipe that is so quick and easy to prepare and has such a wonderful flavour, which was great tonight as I got in later than planned. I made as is except for adding some carrot and cabbage to the salad, which I quickly warmed on the stove, I also omitted the rocket, just preference. Those things are neither here nor there as it is the main flavour of a gorgeous marinade and a wonderful dressing that makes this dish. I am so pleased to see someone else that recognises over cooking salmon tastes horrible and when cooked right it is so moist and tender and full of flavour. A wonderful post that we will enjoy many more times!!!

 

[Rodby]

What a fantastic recipe! The flavours in the marinade complement the fish beautifully as does the superb dressing with the salad. Also, the dish took a minimal time to prepare with maximum taste. I strongly recommend this recipe to all cooks - experienced and those (like me) who are challenged in the culinary arts.