Sesame Salmon & Pak Choi
A super easy, light meal that can be enjoyed over the summer months! This quick dinner for two boasts the lovely flavour of toasted sesame oil. Too easy!
Servings 2
Calories 447kcal
Ingredients
- 2 baby pak choi halved lengthways
- 2 TB unsalted butter
- 2 salmon fillets, skin on
- 1/2 lemon (juice only)
- 1 TB toasted sesame oil
- sea salt flakes
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Halve the pak choi lengthways so you are left with 4 intact pieces.
- Melt half the butter in a large non-stick pan or wok. Cook the pak choi (flat side down) over high heat until they start to caramelise. I always try and let the green leafy ends overlap the pan to avoid them wilting and burning. They are delicious with a small 'bite', so try not to overcook them.Remove and set aside on a tray or plate (flat side up) and keep in a warm oven while you finish the salmon.
- Remove the salmon from its packaging and use paper towels to pat them dry very well - particularly the skin side (this will ensure they cook crispy).
- Just use the same pan: melt the remaining butter and cook the salmon (skin side down) over high heat until the skins are golden and crispy. Reduce the heat to moderate and continue to cook until the salmon is done to your liking (I still like it jelly-pink inside). Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon (catch the pips!) and leave the fish in the pan until all the lemon juice cooks away (evaporates).
- Serve the salmon with the pak choy alongside and lightly brush the whole lot with the sesame oil. A pastry brush does the job perfectly here. Season with sea salt flakes and scatter over the sesame seeds before tucking in!
Notes
My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!
* * *
The links above will take you to Amazon UK. For USA and other countries, see the global Amazon links here: Keto Kitchen ; Lazy Keto Kitchen ; Budget Keto Kitchen ; Quick Keto Kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g