A quick and tasty mid week meal that uses the best of Asian flavours.
Place honey, soy, mirin, garlic, ginger and pepper in a small bowl and mix well
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow bowl and pour the sauce over the salmon
Place the salmon in the fridge and let marinate for 20-30 minutes
Remove the salmon from the fridge and place in a non-stick frying pan with all the sauce
Slowly bring to a simmer with the lid on
Once simmering, turn the salmon and continue to cook with the lid on until still slightly pink inside (about 5-8 minutes)
Serve with veggies or a fresh salad and cous cous or rice
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 293
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.40g26%
- Saturated Fat 3.43g18%
- Sodium 742.43mg31%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.25g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.35g2%
- Sugars 7.32g
- Protein 26.43g53%
- Vitamin A 3.03%
- Vitamin C 0.64%
- Calcium 1.35%
- Iron 9.83%
- Vitamin B12 88.33%
- Iodine 5.27%
- Magnesium 10.87%
- Zinc 6.88%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Mirin is a sweet sake used in Japanese cuisine. You can find it in the oriental section of your supermarket.
You can cook the salmon straight away without marinating it if you are rushed for time.
Ingredients
Directions
Place honey, soy, mirin, garlic, ginger and pepper in a small bowl and mix well
Place the salmon fillets in a shallow bowl and pour the sauce over the salmon
Place the salmon in the fridge and let marinate for 20-30 minutes
Remove the salmon from the fridge and place in a non-stick frying pan with all the sauce
Slowly bring to a simmer with the lid on
Once simmering, turn the salmon and continue to cook with the lid on until still slightly pink inside (about 5-8 minutes)
Serve with veggies or a fresh salad and cous cous or rice