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Soy-Glazed Salmon with Spicy Sambal Salad: A Tasty Delight!

A delicious and healthy recipe for soy-glazed salmon served with a spicy sambal salad, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 salmon fillets 6 ounces each
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup mixed greens such as arugula, spinach, and kale
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  2. While the salmon is marinating, prepare the sambal salad. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots. In a separate small bowl, whisk together sambal oelek, lime juice, and olive oil. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the salmon from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Season with salt and pepper. Place the salmon fillets in the skillet, skin-side down, and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  4. Serve the salmon fillets on a plate with a generous portion of sambal salad on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with saladCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a sweeter glaze, add an extra tablespoon of honey to the marinade.
  • Substitute the salmon with chicken breast or tofu for a different protein option. Adjust cooking times accordingly.

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