Seared Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy and Spinach
Browsing through my cookbooks, I came across this wonderful recipe from the Gourmet cookbook for Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy and Spinach. It's a very flavorful dish. I prepared it with Jasmine rice alongside. I suggest having every ingredient prepared and ready to go before starting the salmon, as this recipe will only take less than 10 minutes to cook once your pan is on the fire. Make sure to taste the vegetables before seasoning with salt, as the soy may already give it the flavor needed. Bon Appetit!!
Browsing through my cookbooks, I came across this wonderful recipe from the Gourmet cookbook for Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy and Spinach. It's a very flavorful dish. I prepared it with Jasmine rice alongside. I suggest having every ingredient prepared and ready to go before starting the salmon, as this recipe will only take less than 10 minutes to cook once your pan is on the fire. Make sure to taste the vegetables before seasoning with salt, as the soy may already give it the flavor needed. Bon Appetit!!
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 4 boneless salmon fillets
- 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms stems discarded, caps sliced â½ inch thick
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 pound baby bok choy trimmed, quartered lengthwise, rinsed and drained
- 1 5 oz bag baby spinach
- 1 â½ tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon asian sesame oil
- Carbohydrate 7.21732842298032 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 24.1596128779636 g
- Fiber 2.64148093406981 g
- Protein 4.16922139069542 g
- Saturated Fat 2.02660602859284 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (250g)
- Sodium 78.238760132669 mg
- Sugar 4.57584748891051 g
- Trans Fat 0.527604526119124 g
- Calories 250 calories
Step-by-step
- Pat the salmon dry and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat, until hot but not smoking.
- Add salmon and cook turning once, until golden and just cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Add mushrooms to oil in skillet and cook stirring until wilted and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and then add bok choy with water still on leaves if possible. Cook and toss until just tender, 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add spinach, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce. Season with salt, or to taste, tossing to combine.
- Serve the vegetables topped with salmon and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
I'm a busy mom of three, and I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes that are also healthy and delicious. This Seared Salmon with Sesame Bok Choy and Spinach is a perfect example. It's a one-pan meal that's ready in under 30 minutes, and it's packed with flavor and nutrients.
The salmon is cooked to perfection, and the bok choy and spinach are tender and flavorful. The sesame seeds add a nice crunch, and the soy sauce gives the dish a savory umami flavor. I served this dish with a side of brown rice, and it was a hit with my family. They loved the combination of flavors and textures, and I loved how easy it was to make.
