Embrace the change in weather with this quick and easy five-spice salmon dish, packed with fragrant herbs and fresh vegies.
Ingredients
- 4 x 180g pieces salmon fillet, pin-boned, skin on
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
- 80g (1/4 cup) hoisin sauce
- 125ml (1/2 cup) peanut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 4cm piece ginger, cut into julienne (matchsticks)
- 1 red onion, thickly sliced
- 1 bunch broccolini, trimmed, halved widthwise
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, halved widthwise
- 40g baby spinach
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Steamed white rice (optional), to serve
Method
- Step 1Using a sharp knife, cut each piece of fish into 3 lengthwise. Place in a large bowl. Add five-spice, hoisin sauce and 2 tablespoons peanut oil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
- Step 2Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add half the fish and cook for 30 seconds each side for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 1 tablespoon peanut oil and remaining fish. Wipe pan clean.
- Step 3Heat remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil in pan over high heat. Add garlic, ginger and onion, and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add broccolini and asparagus, and stir-fry for a further 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and stir in spinach, basil and sesame oil, then season.
- Step 4Divide the vegetables and fish among plates. Serve with rice, if using.
- Low carb
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2906 kj
Energy
50g
Fat Total
11g
Saturated Fat
6g
Fibre
47g
Protein
117mg
Cholesterol
401.97mg
Sodium
9g
Carbs (sugar)
11g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Top tips: For maximum flavour, marinate fish in fridge for 4 hours or overnight.
For added texture, scatter with roasted cashews to serve.
- Author: Dominic Smith
- Image credit: Sam McAdam
- Publication: MasterChef
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