Salmon is my favorite protein! Its beautiful, bright orange color screams "I'M AMAZING! YOU SHOULD EAT ME!" I love it poached, grilled, steamed, baked, raw, smoked and even pan fried. Salmon has a very unique flavor profile and tastes absolutely delicious with just a little sprinkle of salt and pepper. Not only is salmon a pleasure on your palate, but it really is a SUPER FISH! Just by eating salmon a couple of times a week, you will be loaded up on omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, as well as vitamin D and selenium which will help to:
~Reduce the risk of cancer
~Reduce the risk of heart disease such as heart attack, stroke, heart arrhythmia and high blood pressure
~Increase brain function
~Reduce inflammation of joints and arthritis
~Promote healthy skin, hair and nails by locking in moisture and encouraging the production of collagen and elastin
In a nutshell SALMON will keep you looking and feeling young, you will be free of cancer, heart disease and you may even gain a few IQ points! So why not try my clean and tasty recipe for Crispy Salmon with Asian Slaw and Miso Dressing! The slaw is full of vibrant colors, and bright colored ingredients mean nutritious meals! My special miso dressing is the perfect accompaniment to this crunchy asian slaw and crispy salmon.
Crispy Salmon with Asian Slaw and Miso Dressing
4 Salmon Fillets, no skin
S + P
1 Red Cabbage, finely shredded
1 Red onion, finely sliced
1 Bunch of Cilantro (Coriander),
roughly chopped
1 Green apple, julienne
1/2 cup Frozen corn, thawed
2 Carrots, julienne
1/2 cup Peanuts
2 TBS Black Sesame Seeds
A little extra cilantro for garnish
Dressing
1 TBS Sesame Oil
1/4 cup Miso Paste
2 TBS Ginger, finely grated
2 Garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tsp Sambal Oleic (asian chili paste)
1/3 cup Rice wine vinegar
2 TBS Honey
3 TBS Lemon Juice
Method
1 ~ In a large bowl toss together the red cabbage, red onion, cilantro, corn, green apple, carrot, half of the peanuts and sesame seeds.
2 ~ To make dressing place all ingredients in an empty jar. Shake for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
3 ~ Pour dressing over slaw and toss to combine.
4 ~ To cook salmon, place a large saute pan on high heat. Season both sides of salmon with salt and pepper. Once pan is hot, place salmon in pan. Cook for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and reduce heat to medium low. Cook for another 4 minutes, flip once again so the side first side cooked is facing up and remove from pan. *Salmon will be slightly pink in the middle. If you prefer your salmon rare, reduce cooking time to 3 minutes on each side.
5 ~ To serve place slaw in the middle of the plate, place salmon on top followed by a sprinkle of peanuts and cilantro. Enjoy!
Happy Cooking Foodies!!!
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