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Spicy Salmon with Balsamic Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad

 

(Serves 2)

Ingredients

Salmon

• 2 x 4oz salmon fillets (females) OR 2 x 8oz salmon fillets (males),
• ½ Lime, juiced
• 2-4 Cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 -2 Teaspoons of curry powder
• ½ Teaspoon of cumin
• 2 Tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon of shallots
• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil

Balsamic Cherry Tomato and Basil Salad

• 20 Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• 10 Large basil leaves, torn
• 1 Teaspoon olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon of Balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. In a large bowl, add the lime juice, garlic, curry powder, cumin, soy sauce, shallots and combine well.
2. Place the salmon fillets in the mixture then cover bowl with cling wrap and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to marinade. Half way through the marinating process, turn the salmon over to marinate both sides.
3. After 1-2 hours remove the salmon fillets from the fridge.
4. Place a medium non–stick fry pan on medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
5. Add the salmon fillets and pour the remaining marinade over them. Cook salmon until just golden on each side. This should only be a few minutes on each side, be careful not to over cook the salmon (flesh should still be a light pink/orange colour).
6. While the salmon is cooking, prepare the salad. In a large salad bowl, add all salad ingredients and combine well.
7. Once the salmon has cooked and salad has been prepared, on each plate, serve one salmon fillet with half the salad.