Thai Salmon on Asian Slaw

Submitted by PaulaG

"A seared salmon fillet on a bed of spicy broccoli slaw makes for a very filling and delicious meal. This recipe is designed for 2 but can easily be increased to serve 4 or more. This recipe was developed for RSC #13."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16

ingredients

• 2 (4 ounce) salmon fillets
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

• Dressing

• 1 piece gingerroot, grated (Approximately 2 inch length.)
• 1⁄4 cup rice wine vinegar (Use lite if available.)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 -2 tablespoon water

• Salad

• 2 cups broccoli slaw mix
• 2 green onions, white and green, sliced on diagonal
• 1⁄3 medium cucumber, peeled, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, sliced
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons dry roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Place all the dressing ingredients (except water) in a blender container and process until smooth. Thin with water if necessary, it should be a little thicker than a vinaigrette. Reserve 2 tablespoons for basting fish.
2. In a large bowl combine the broccoli slaw, cucumber, green onion and cilantro; drizzle with dressing and toss to coat; stir in coarsely chopped peanuts, reserving a small amount for garnish, add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; mix well. Set aside while cooking salmon.
3. In a heavy skillet heat the olive oil unit hot; add salmon fillets, skin side down, baste with reserved dressing. Sear for 3 to 4 minutes; turn the salmon, remove skin and brush with dressing; continue to cook for an additional 3 minutes. Turn and sear until salmon is done and flakes easily when tested with fork, approximately 1 to 2 minutes more.
4. To serve, divide the slaw on 2 serving plates and top with cooked salmon; garnish with reserved peanuts.

Reviews

[katisasha]

Absolutely delicious! And qualifies as a perfectly healthy and balanced meal (btw, the amount of peanuts in the nutrition info is wrong, the calories are actually about 200 less per serving and almost half the fat)

 

[agileangus]

I must admit I was a little nervous about the peanut butter in the dressing, but it was really good! I'll probably make the salad as a side dish to have with other meals.

 

[Vicki in CT]

Great flavors. Next time will add some sliced Thai chiles or jalapenos for a little zip. I had to add quite a bit of water to get the right consistency. I omitted the peanuts as a personal preference.

 

[Linz7577]

Very good! Made this over the weekend for my husband and a friend. I am not a fan of peanuts or peanut butter so I used roasted slivered almonds and almond butter instead. Everyone raved and said this is a definite make again.

 

[Starrynews]

Wonderful flavors! The dressing is perfect with the slaw and salmon, and each part of the dish really complements the others. Thanks for sharing!