11. Salmon with sesame seeds
You will need:
1lb salmon fillets
3 cups rice noodles (cooked)
½ cup teriyaki sauce
½ cup water
2 tbsp ginger (julienned)
1½ tsp sesame seeds (toasted)
1 tsp sesame oil
Four spring onions (sliced)
Two snow peas (finely sliced)
How to prepare:
Take one-fourth cup of teriyaki sauce and marinade the fresh salmon fillets in it for 15-20 minutes.
In a pan, add sesame oil and fry the salmon evenly. Remove it from the pan once cooked and flake after it cools down.
Add the remaining teriyaki sauce and marinade sauce into the pan, along with water and ginger.
Once the water comes to a boil, add the spring onions and snow peas. Coat the vegetables well with the sauce for a minute or two.
In a serving bowl, add the cooked noodles. Top it with flaked salmon and sauce. Sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds for that extra crunch and nutrition.
12. Salmon with orzo and baby spinach
You will need:
1lb salmon fillets
1 cup orzo
6 cups baby spinach
¼ cup capers (drained and patted dry)
3 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp basil (chopped)
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp maple syrup
¼ tsp lemon zest
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
How to prepare:
Cook orzo rice with some salt. Once cooked, transfer into a bowl.
In a pan on medium heat, add the two tablespoons of canola oil and fry capers until brown. Remove them from the pan and keep them aside.
Season the fish with some salt and pepper on both sides.
In the same pan, add one tablespoon of canola oil. Put the salmon and fry it evenly on both sides until the center is cooked.
Add the cooked orzo rice, salmon, chopped baby spinach, basil, lemon zest, lime juice, and olive oil in a serving bowl. Adjust the seasoning accordingly and serve it hot with chopped boiled tomatoes as garnish.