Ginger and lemongrass poached salmon
- 09.03.2017
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Deliciously tender salmon poached in ginger and lemongrass is the perfect recipe whether youre cooking for two, the whole family or for a dinner party.
Recipe «Ginger and lemongrass poached salmon» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more 15 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 1 cup brown rice, 2 limes, 5cm piece fresh ginger, 1 lemongrass stalk , chopped, 500g salmon fillet, skin on , 2 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp sesame oil , 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced, 1 cup fresh mint leaves, 1 cup fresh coriander leaves, 2 green onions, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup crunchy combo sprouts, rinsed, drained, 400g papaya, seeded, peeled, sliced, 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved, thickly sliced diagonally.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 limes
- 5cm piece fresh ginger
- 1 lemongrass stalk , chopped
- 500g salmon fillet, skin on
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup crunchy combo sprouts, rinsed, drained
- 400g papaya, seeded, peeled, sliced
- 2 Lebanese cucumbers, halved, thickly sliced diagonally
Instructions
- Cook rice following packet directions.
- Meanwhile, slice 1 lime. Cut 3cm from ginger and reserve. Thinly slice remaining ginger. Place lime and ginger slices, lemongrass and 1 litre water in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Add salmon, skin-side down. Cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking. Using a spatula, remove salmon from liquid. Discard skin. Flake into large pieces.
- Juice remaining lime. Peel and finely grate reserved ginger. Place 2 tablespoons lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, sesame oil, chilli and ginger in a small bowl. Whisk until sugar dissolves.
- Toss mint, coriander, onion and sprouts together in a bowl. Divide rice, papaya, cucumber, mint mixture and salmon among bowls. Drizzle with dressing. Serve.