Pan-Seared Salmon with Sushi Rice and Asian Sauce

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Sushi Rice and Asian Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '425g sushi rice'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g skinless salmon fillet'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 cloves garlic, minced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 Thai red chillies, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp minced ginger'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp fish sauce'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp sake'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp mirin'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp lime juice'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp water'}

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Savor the deliciousness of pan-seared salmon served over fluffy sushi rice, complemented by a zesty Asian sauce. This quick, 10-minute recipe is perfect for busy weeknights.

686 kcal /serving 10 mins Serves 4 Easy Asian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '425g sushi rice'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g skinless salmon fillet'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 cloves garlic, minced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 Thai red chillies, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp minced ginger'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '4 tbsp fish sauce'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp sake'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp mirin'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp lime juice'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp water'}

Preparation

Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Mince the garlic and ginger, and finely chop the Thai red chillies.

Cooking

Cook the sushi rice according to the package instructions or in a rice cooker.
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and sear the salmon for 4-5 mins on one side, then flip and cook for 1 min on the other side until just opaque.
Remove and wrap in foil to keep warm.

Plating & Serving

Place the cooked sushi rice in bowls.
Unwrap the salmon and flake it over the rice.
Serve with the sauce on the side, allowing diners to drizzle it over their dish.

Notes

The sauce can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge. Shake well before serving.

Suggested Sides

steamed vegetables pickled ginger

Nutrition per Serving

686 Calories

34.5g Protein 29% DV

89.4g Carbs 31% DV

17.6g Fat 23% DV

0.6g Fiber 2% DV

1.5g Sugars

957mg Sodium 64% DV

69mg Cholesterol 20% DV

Health Labels

Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free No Oil Added

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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