This recipe is so simple to make and packs a lot punch flavourwise. Healthy, tasty, easy – it could be a new favourite
Ingredients
- For the teriyaki salmon
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- 125ml/4fl oz Shaoxing
rice wine - 125ml/4fl oz sake
- 125ml/4fl oz
mirin - 125ml/4fl oz
soy sauce - 3 tbsp
caster sugar - 4 x 175g/6oz
salmon fillets, skinned and pin boned
- 125ml/4fl oz Shaoxing
- For the cabbage salad
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- 75g/3oz
curly kale, picked and shredded - ½
cucumber, peeled and finely sliced - 50g/2oz mizuna leaves
- 4 tbsp shredded
mint leaves - 1 red
chilli, finely shredded - 2
limes, juice only - 1 tbsp
palm sugar - 2 tbsp
sesame oil - 1 tbsp
soy sauce - salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 75g/3oz
Preparation method
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For the teriyaki salmon, heat a frying pan until hot, add the rice wine, sake, mirin, soy sauce and caster sugar and bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Simmer for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture has just thickened.
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Remove from the heat and allow to cool down to room temperature.
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Place the salmon into a shallow tray and pour over half the teriyaki, turn to coat the salmon in the sauce then place in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour.
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Remove the salmon from the fridge, heat a frying pan until hot, then add the salmon, presentation side down and sear for 1-2 minutes then flip over.
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Pour over the remaining teriyaki sauce and use to glaze the salmon whilst it continues to cook for another 2-3 minutes until just cooked through, glazing frequently.
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Remove the pan from the heat and rest the salmon for a couple of minutes.
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For the cabbage salad, bring a pan of salted water to the boil, add the shredded curly kale and blanch for two minutes then drain and refresh.
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Press dry then place in a bowl with the cucumber, mizuna, and mint leaves and chilli and toss lightly to combine.
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Whisk the lime juice, palm sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce together and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Drizzle over the salad and toss to combine.
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To serve, pile the salad onto the plate and place the salmon alongside. Spoon over the extra teriyaki sauce.