Poached Salmon on Rice
If you’re anything like me, then you will be able to relate to not having an abundance of time to cook in the evenings. I for one find less and less time the older I get. Funny thing with time is, they’re not making any more of it. You only get a certain amount of it in your life. A while ago I brought one of Jamie Oliver’s books Jamie’s 15 minute meals. Which I dare say changed my cooking life for the better. Whilst this recipe isn’t in his book, I managed to cook it recently in about twenty minutes, and is not only healthy, but delicious too. I figured instead of plagiarising poor old Jamie, I would put in my own recipe instead. Actually, this isn’t even my recipe, I just love it, and have cooked it often.
Ok, so I was about to write out a mammoth recipe for you to review and look over, but instead I noted that it is already available online. I got the below from an awesome site called: http://www.nutritionistinthekitch.com/
PREP TIME
5 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
TOTAL TIME
20 mins
Slightly adapted.
Author: Chef Michael Smith - Fast Flavors
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
2 tablespoons grated ginger
½ teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce or chili pepper flakes
4 4oz fresh salmon fillets
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1½ cups brown basmati rice
3 cups water (for rice)
20 spears of asparagus
INSTRUCTIONS
1.Get the rice started in a rice cooker or on the stove. Follow directions on package for rice.
2.Meanwhile poach the salmon. Match your favorite heavy skillet with a tight fitting lid.
3.Pour the water, soy sauce, sugar, hot sauce, and ginger together in the skillet.
4.Bring to a vigorous simmer over high heat, then lower to a slow, steady simmer. Nestle the salmon fillets in the mixture and cover the pan. Let simmer for 5 minutes then gently flip the salmon fillets.
5.Cover and simmer until cooked through, about 4-5 more minutes.
6.Steam the asparagus for 4-5 minutes.
7.Divide the rice and asparagus among 4 bowls. Position the salmon on each pile of rice and spoon the sauce over evenly. Sprinkle with green onion to garnish.
8.Enjoy!
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving size: 1 salmon fillet, with ¾ cup brown rice, 5 spears asparagus & sauce Calories: 405 kcal Fat: 10.9g Saturated fat: 1.8g Unsaturated fat: 6.9g Carbohydrates: 41.8gSugar: 3.4g Fiber: 4.2g Protein: 34.7g
Go forth and try this awesome meal. It’s quick, tasty and is really good for you too. For full details on the recipe, you can check it out here: http://www.nutritionistinthekitch.com/2012/12/27/simple-ginger-soy-poached-salmon/
Big thank you to Nutritionist in the Kitch too. Have a great day!
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