Asian Salmon Bowl w/Lime

Self magazine 2012

Salmon is another winner in the taste and health area of food options.  Salmon provides Omega-3 fatty acids, which decreases the risk of certain cancers, promotes cardiovascular health and encourages healthier skin and hair cells.   There are so many benefits to eating salmon.  This recipe is simple to prepare and one that may become a staple in your recipe file.

Salmon is another winner in the taste and health area of food options.  Salmon provides Omega-3 fatty acids, which decreases the risk of certain cancers, promotes cardiovascular health and encourages healthier skin and hair cells.   There are so many benefits to eating salmon.  This recipe is simple to prepare and one that may become a staple in your recipe file.

Size: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup jasmine rice
2 tsp unsalted butter
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
4 salmon fillets (4 oz each), skin removed
1 tsp canola oil
2 pkg (5 oz each) baby spinach
2 tsp black sesame seeds (Whole Foods)

Directions:

Heat oven to 400F.  Cook rice as directed on package.

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.  Saute garlic and pepper flakes until garlic is lightly golden, 1 minute.  Add syrup, juice and soy sauce; cook until bubbling, 3 minutes.

In a bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; stir into garlic glaze.  Cook until slightly thick, 1 minute.

Arrange fillets on a foil-lined baking sheet.  Spread 1 teaspoon glaze over each fillet.  Roast until just cooked through, 12 minutes.

In a medium skillet, warm oil over medium heat.  Add 1 package spinach; saute until just wilted.  Remove from pan; set aside.  Repeat with second package spinach.

Divide rice among 4 bowls; top each with 1/4 spinach and 1 salmon fillet, broken into large pieces. Drizzle with remaining sauce; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds.


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Author: Emily Sarah Downs

Cuisine Coordinator, Tips From Town, Ridgewood, NJ