Saturday, January 11, 2014

Pan Roasted Salmon and Simple Asian Vinaigrette Dressed Salad

This was a very healthy and delicious meal comprised of simple ingredients.  Sometimes the basic ingredients, when thoughtfully combined, create the best results.

I started with a fresh salmon filet, seasoned with salt, pepper, a sprinkling of brown sugar and a pat or two of butter.  In a preheated skillet, with a touch of olive oil, I placed the salmon skin side down and let it cook, untouched, for about 5 minutes.  Meanwhile, the broiler was preheating, and after five minutes on the stove, I placed the skillet in oven under the broiler.  The salmon cooked, under the broiler, for about 5 more minutes until a beautiful bown crust was formed, but the fish was still slightly pink in the middle.  

I served the salmon over a simple salad of fresh red romaine lettuce leaves, thin slices of red onion and sliced cucumber with a fantastic Asian vinaigrette.  This vinaigrette was made by combining 1 grated clove of garlic, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar and 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil.    

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