Chili Spiced Black Sesame Wild Salmon with Asian Slaw Salad

This one is for the fish eaters in your house, but still keeping it predominately plant based.

Anti-inflammatory, fiber, high protein, calcium, iron, Omega fatty acids (heart healthy), diabetic friendly, helps balance hormones, Vitamin D, cancer fighting properties, and boost immunity. Salmon is a wonderful way to add a little fish protein to your diet if you desire.

Shopping List:

1 – 6 to 8 ounce centered cut wild salmon, with skin on (look for it at whole foods or fish market)

½ teaspoon of chili powder

½ teaspoon of black sesame seeds (in the seasoning aisle)

Spray oil (avocado oil or grape seed oil)

⅛ teaspoon of salt

Asian Slaw Salad:

1 Bag of organic Asian slaw salad (in the packaged salad section)

Method:

1. Heat oven to 375.
2. In an oven safe fry pan, spray 2 times with spray oil, making sure the pan is well coated. Let pan heat on medium for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. While the pan is heating, prepare salmon. Place salmon skin side down on a plate and pat dry with a paper towel (this ensures the seasoning will stick). Season with the salt and chili powder only.
4. Place seasoned salmon in the heated pan, skin side down. Let cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
5. Add the black sesame seeds on top of the salmon, spray the salmon with the spray oil  (just a touch) and transfer the pan to the oven. Let the salmon finish cooking for approximately 10 minutes or until medium well (you don’t want to over cook your salmon).
6. Remove salmon from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes while you open the bag of Asian Slaw Salad and pour in a serving bowl.
7. Place warm salmon on top of the Asian slaw. Sit back and enjoy!

The heat from the salmon and the crunchiness of the cool slaw is a wonderful and satisfying contrast.

Chef Notes:

1. Don’t jive on salmon? Can make the same way with shrimp, tofu, or chicken (cooking times will vary).
2. Make extra and store in an airtight container (keep slaw and salmon separate until ready to eat).
3. Organic salad, in a bag, is a nutritious and super quick way to add greens and veggies to your meal.
4. Spray oils are a wonderful way to reduce and control the amount of oil you use, thus reducing your oil consumption.

 

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