Seared Salmon on Coconut Spinach

(from sweetcay’s recipe box)

Simple to make and yummy

Source: sidewalkshoes.com

Serves 4 people

Categories: Seafood

Ingredients

  • 4 6oz salmon fillets
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • for the coconut spinach
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small red chillies, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Asian chilli paste
  • 2 cups coconut cream
  • 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 bunches English spinach, stems removed

Directions

  1. Place the salmon in a shallow dish with the ginger, sesame oil and soy. Allow to marinate for 10 minutes on each side. Heat a frying pan over high heat and cook the salmon for 1 minute on each side.

  2. To make the coconut spinach, place the garlic, chillies, and chilli paste in a saucepan over medium heat and cook for 2 minutes. Add the coconut cream (or milk) and lemon juice and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the spinach and toss until wilted.

  3. To serve, place some spinach on each plate and top with a piece of salmon.

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