Salmon · Asian · 35 min
Soy-Ginger Salmon with Sesame Napa Cabbage Slaw
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 604 kcal / serving
Soy-ginger salmon sits atop a crunchy sesame Napa cabbage slaw, finished with a glossy soy-honey glaze. It comes together quickly for a balanced weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1lime
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
- limes
From the pantry: extra virgin olive oil, honey, sesame seeds, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · grater · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · spatula · stainless steel skillet · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork
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Produce
- 2 mediumcarrots
- 1 (1 inch) pieceginger root
- 1lime
- ½ medium headnapa cabbage
- limes
Meat & seafood
- ¾ lbsalmon fillet
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| carrots | 2 medium | 4 medium | 6 medium |
| ginger root | 1 (1 inch) piece | 2 (1 inch) pieces | 3 (1 inch) pieces |
| lime | 1 | ||
| napa cabbage | ½ medium head | 1 medium head | 1 ½ medium heads |
| salmon fillet | ¾ lb | 1 ½ lb | 2 ¼ lb |
| limes | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Rinse the vegetables and pat them dry. Juice one lime and set the juice aside; peel and mince the ginger and place it in a medium bowl.
- In the bowl with the ginger, add half of the lime juice, soy sauce, and olive oil; whisk to combine.
- Lay the salmon in the bowl skin-side up and let it marinate briefly while you prep the rest of the components.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and toast the sesame seeds, stirring until golden; transfer to a small bowl.
- Add a little olive oil to the skillet, then lay the salmon skin-side down and cook for 3–4 minutes before flipping and pouring in the remaining sauce; cook until the flesh is opaque, about 2–3 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the remaining lime juice, olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl to make the dressing.
- Cut the cabbage in half, remove the core, thinly slice, and add to the dressing bowl; peel and coarsely grate the carrots and add them as well; toss everything to coat.
- To serve, mound the slaw on plates and lay the salmon on top, finishing with a light drizzle from the pan if desired.
Two tips
- Make ahead: you can marinate the salmon in the citrus-soy mixture for up to 1 hour before cooking.
- Serving idea: squeeze extra lime wedges over the finished dish for a bright finish and serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 604 kcal
- Protein
- 42 g
- Carbs
- 19 g
- Fat
- 41 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 144 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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