What makes this recipe so special is the tangy Thai lemongrass-honey sauce that marries perfectly with salmon's natural flavors. Pan frying salmon is quick and sears in both the flavors and omega-3 goodness of the fish. An extremely delicious recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes, pan-fried salmon with Thai sauce is great for an everyday dinner entrée that even your kids will love.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
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1/2 cup rice vinegar, white vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup honey
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 fresh red chili, minced or finely sliced, or 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, or 1 more tablespoon regular soy sauce
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1 tablespoon minced lemongrass
For the Salmon
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2 to 4 salmon fillets
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3 tablespoons canola oil, or vegetable oil, for frying
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Sesame seeds, toasted, for garnish
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Place all marinade ingredients together in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir as you bring the sauce to a boil.
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Reduce heat to medium, and allow to simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered. The sauce will gradually thicken (the smell of the vinegar is rather pungent as it cooks).
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When the sauce has thickened, place in the refrigerator or freezer to cool for 5 minutes.
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Place salmon fillets in a flat baking pan so that they aren't piled on top of each other. When the marinade has cooled to warm, slather 1 tablespoon over each fillet.
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Flip over the fish and repeat, reserving the remaining sauce for later. Marinate in the refrigerator 10 minutes.
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Place a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat, allowing it to warm up for at least 1 minute before adding the oil. This will help prevent salmon from sticking.
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When the pan is hot, add 1 to 2 tablespoons oil, lifting and turning the pan to distribute evenly. Now place fillets in the pan.
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Allow salmon to fry at least 2 minutes undisturbed before turning, allowing it to "sear" so it will come away from the bottom of the pan without sticking. While salmon is frying, cover the pan with a lid. Fry a total of 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish.
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Salmon is done when inner flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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To serve, arrange salmon on a serving platter or individual plates. Reheat remaining sauce briefly and spoon some over each fillet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Any leftover sauce can be served on the side. It's also delicious spooned over rice or vegetables.
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Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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923 | Calories |
56g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
80g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 to 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 923 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 56g | 71% |
Saturated Fat 9g | 47% |
Cholesterol 224mg | 75% |
Sodium 866mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Total Sugars 18g | |
Protein 80g | |
Vitamin C 30mg | 152% |
Calcium 90mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 1488mg | 32% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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