Pan-Fried Salmon with Chilli and Green Bean Salad

Seared salmon paired with a homemade spicy chilli jam and a refreshing herb-infused green bean and coconut salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.1 kcals 2480.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 35.6 grams 142.4 grams
Fat 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Protein 41.3 grams 165.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
CondimentsSauces
4
tbsp
Dairy
25
g
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
juice only
0.5
piece
Coconut
fresh flesh, finely sliced
3
piece
Lime
juice and zest
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
4
tbsp
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped
4
tbsp
Mint
fresh leaves, chopped
8
piece
2
stalk
Lemongrass
finely chopped
2
clove
Garlic
peeled, whole
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
2 tbsp
40
ml
Other
2
tbsp
Honey
clear
Seafood
175
g
Salmon Fillet
4 fillets
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Chillies
roughly chopped
3
piece
Plum Tomatoes
roughly chopped
25
g
Ginger
fresh root, roughly chopped
2
piece
Shallots
small, roughly chopped

Steps

  • Season the salmon fillets with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat a frying pan until hot and add the oil and butter until foaming.
  • Place the salmon in the pan presentation-side down and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn the salmon over, remove the pan from the heat, and let rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the resting salmon.
  • Boil green beans in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes, then drain and refresh in cold water.
  • Toss the beans with coriander, mint, and sliced coconut.
  • Melt sugar in a saucepan over medium heat to form a golden-brown caramel without stirring.
  • Blend the remaining chilli jam ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
  • Stir the puréed mixture into the caramelised sugar.
  • Boil the mixture then simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until sticky.
  • Allow the chilli sauce to cool before use.
  • Coat the salad lightly with some of the chilli sauce and place on serving plates.
  • Top the salad with the salmon and drizzle with extra chilli sauce.