Soy Garlic Salmon – an easy-to-prepare, flavor-packed lunch or dinner option that never fails to impress. Moreover, this Asian-inspired dish beautifully combines salmon fillets with light soy sauce, aromatic garlic, tangy rice vinegar, and sweet maple syrup, creating a flavor bomb that dances on your plate! Each bite of the salmon is as good as the last thanks to the harmony of flavors that gives it a distinctive and strong twist. Furthermore, while the rice vinegar adds a nice tanginess that cuts through the richness of the salmon, the sweetness of the maple syrup strikes a lovely balance with the saltiness of the soy sauce. Lastly, garlic is the finishing touch that gives this culinary masterpiece depth of flavor.
Soy Garlic Salmon Ingredients:
Salmon ingredients:
- 320g Salmon (x2 fillets)
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce ingredients:
- 7 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Light Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
Cooking Instructions:
- To begin, start by preparing your salmon fillets. Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Next, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Once hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down to achieve a crispy, golden-brown skin. Cook each side for a few minutes (3 – 5 min) before flipping.
- While the salmon is cooking, it’s time to make the soy garlic sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the minced garlic, light soy sauce, maple syrup, and rice vinegar. The soy sauce provides a beautiful umami flavor, while the maple syrup lends a sweet balance, and the rice vinegar adds a subtle tang to round it all off.
- Once the salmon fillets are nearly done, flip them and pour the sauce over them, letting them simmer for a minute or two. This ensures that they are fully coated and absorb all those delicious flavors.
Soy Garlic Salmon pairs perfectly with steamed rice or a fresh green salad. The sweet and savory sauce complements the richness of the salmon, making each bite a flavor explosion! Bon appétit!
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