Steamed Salmon with Chilled Sweet Soy Courgettes
Ingredients
3 tbsp of vegetable oil
8 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
5 tbsp of crispy fried onions
2.5 tsp of caster sugar
3 tbsp of light soy sauce
1.5 tbsp of rice vinegar
3 tsp of sesame oil
2 courgettes, sliced into 3-4cm rounds and scored in a criss-cross pattern
2 skinless salmon fillets
2.5 cm of piece of ginger, finely sliced into matchsticks
1 salad onion, finely sliced into matchsticks
1 cup of steamed jasmine rice, to serve (optional)
2 servings
Calories~925 kcal
Protein~35 g
Carbs~75 g
Fat~55 g
Fiber~5 g
Sugar~15 g
Total recipe
Calories~1,850 kcal
Protein~70 g
Carbs~150 g
Fat~110 g
Fiber~10 g
Sugar~30 g
Method
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp of the vegetable oil in a medium pan and fry the garlic gently for 10 mins, stirring, until golden and crisp. Tip onto a plate lined with kitchen towel, allow to cool, then mix with the crispy onions, ¼ tsp salt and ½ tsp of the sugar; set aside.
Step 2
For the dressing, put the remaining 2 tsp sugar in a bowl with the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil and 3 tbsp hot water; mix well and set aside.
Step 3
Set up your steamer, then steam the courgettes, scored-side up for 8 mins or until softened. Remove to a plate and immediately pour over ⅔ of the dressing (reserve the rest). Cool, then cover and chill for at least 30 mins, or until needed
Step 4
Arrange the salmon fillets inside the steamer; scatter over the ginger. Steam for 8-10 mins, depending on the thickness of the fish, until just cooked through. Remove to a platter; scatter over the salad onions.
Step 5
In a small pan, heat the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil until smoking, then pour over the salad onions and fish, so it sizzles. Drizzle over a little more dressing.
Step 6
Sprinkle the crispy onion mixture over the chilled courgettes, then bring to the table with the salmon. Serve with steamed jasmine rice, if you like.
