Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with our tantalizing Seared Salmon with Thai Vegetables. This delectable dish blends the vibrant flavors of Thailand with the tender, flaky texture of salmon, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that will leave you craving for more. Accompanied by a medley of stir-fried vegetables, this recipe is a symphony of colors, textures, and flavors, tantalizing your senses with every bite.
In this article, we present two irresistible variations of this dish: the classic Seared Salmon with Thai Vegetables, bursting with the authentic flavors of Thailand, and the Seared Salmon with Thai Vegetables and Coconut Milk, a creamy and rich rendition that adds a touch of tropical indulgence. Both recipes are meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to guide you through the cooking process.
BROILED SALMON WITH THAI SWEET CHILI GLAZE
Marinated in sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and ginger, this broiled salmon makes a lovely weeknight dinner.
Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by Bon Appétit
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Set the oven rack 5-6 inches from the top and preheat the broiler.
- Make the marinade by combining the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger in a shallow baking dish. Spoon ¼ cup of the marinade into a small dish and set aside (this will be the sauce for the cooked fish). Add the salmon fillets, skin side up, to the remaining marinade and marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Transfer the salmon fillets to the prepared baking sheet, skin side down, and drizzle a bit of the marinade over top. Go easy -- you don't want it to pool too much on the baking sheet because it will burn in the oven. Broil the salmon for 6-10 minutes, or until browned in spots and almost opaque in the center. Transfer the salmon to a serving platter and pour the reserved sauce over top. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391, Fat 23g, Carbohydrate 7g, Protein 37g, SaturatedFat 5g, Sugar 3g, Fiber 2g, Sodium 1108mg, Cholesterol 94mg
ROAST SALMON WITH THAI RED CURRY AND BOK CHOY
Steps:
- Cook bok choy in pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain. Set aside. Heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add curry paste and stir 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, chopped lemongrass and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Boil until mixture is slightly thickened and reduced to 1 cup, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Set curry sauce aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Sprinkle salmon with salt and pepper; add to skillet. Cook salmon 2 minutes per side. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake salmon until opaque in center, about 6 minutes. Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bok choy and sauté until beginning to brown in spots, about 4 minutes. Drizzle bok choy with remaining 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Bring curry sauce to simmer and ladle onto 4 plates.
- Arrange 1 salmon fillet and 2 pieces of bok choy atop curry sauce on each plate and serve.
PAN-SEARED SALMON WITH A TANGY THAI SAUCE
This salmon recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Fillets or steaks of marinated salmon are pan-fried, searing in the flavors and omega-3 goodness of the fish. The salmon is then served with a tangy Thai lemongrass-honey sauce that marries perfectly with salmon's natural flavors.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Thai
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To make the marinade/sauce, place all marinade ingredients together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir as you bring the sauce to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered. The sauce will gradually thicken (the smell of the vinegar is rather pungent as it cooks). When marinade/sauce has thickened, place in the refrigerator or freezer to cool for 5 minutes.
- Place salmon fillets in a flat-bottomed pan or casserole dish (so that fillets aren't piled on top of each other). When the sauce/marinade has cooled (warm instead of hot), spoon 2 tablespoons over each fillet, 1 per side, slathering it over the flesh (reserve the remaining sauce for later). Marinate in the refrigerator 10 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Place a frying pan or wok on medium-high heat, allowing it to warm up for at least 1 minute before adding the oil (this will help prevent the fish from sticking).
- When pan is hot, add 1-2 tablespoons oil, lifting and turning the pan to distribute evenly. Now place fillets in the pan.
- Allow salmon to fry at least 2 minutes undisturbed before turning. If you turn the fish too soon, it will stick. Instead, allow it to "sear", and it will come freely away from the bottom of the pan.
- Fry the fish 3-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. Salmon is done when inner flesh is no longer transparent. For faster cooking, cover fish while it's frying.
- To serve: arrange on a serving platter or plates. Spoon a little of the sauce over each fillet. Place the rest in a side dish and serve as a dipping sauce (it can be re-heated or served at room temperature).
Tips:
- Choose the freshest salmon possible. Fresh salmon will have a vibrant red-orange color and a mild, slightly briny smell. Avoid salmon that is dull in color or has a strong, fishy odor.
- Sear the salmon skin-side down first. This will help to crisp up the skin and prevent the salmon from sticking to the pan.
- Cook the salmon over medium heat. This will help to prevent the salmon from overcooking and becoming dry.
- Flake the salmon with a fork before serving. This will help to make the salmon easier to eat.
- Serve the salmon with a variety of dipping sauces. Some popular dipping sauces for salmon include soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and lemon-dill sauce.
Conclusion:
Seared salmon with Thai vegetables is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, this recipe is a great option. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
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