Asian Salmon Salad
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
12 minutes
Cook Time
3 minutes
Rating
4.94 out of 5 stars
(33)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (, low sodium / ordinary (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp EACH hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey (Note 2)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (, or other hot sauce (can omit)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 garlic clove (, minced)
- 250 - 300 g / 8 - 10 oz salmon (, skin off)
- 2 tsp oil (vegetable, canola, peanut oil)
- 5 cups lettuce (, bite size pieces (I used cos lettuce)
- 15 cherry tomatoes (, halved)
- 1/2 avocado (, sliced)
- 1 cucumber (, halved, deseeded and sliced (Note 3)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (Note 1)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1½ tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil (Note 4)
- 1 tsp sugar (any type) or 1½ tsp honey)
- 1/2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 scallion / shallot (, finely sliced)
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Preparation
Step 1
Cut salmon into 2.5cm / 1" cubes.
Step 2
Mix Sauce in a medium bowl. Add salmon, set aside for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Mix Dressing ingredients in a jar. Shake very well (jar is best).
Step 4
Divide Salad ingredients between 2 bowls.
Step 5
Heat oil in a non stick medium skillet over medium high heat. Remove salmon from Sauce, shaking off excess. Reserve Sauce.
Step 6
Place salmon in skillet. Cook for 2 minutes, turning to caramelise as many of the sides as you can (all sides is not practical, too much turning). (Note 5)
Step 7
Pour Sauce into skillet. Cook for 30 seconds or until the Sauce reduces to a syrup (see video for how it bubbles).
Step 8
Remove from stove. Immediately transfer salmon onto Salad. Leave to rest / cool for a few minutes. Then spoon the glaze over the salmon. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and shallots/scallions, if using.
Step 9
Drizzle salad with Dressing. Serve immediately.
Step 10
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