Salmon with Miso Tahini Sauce

Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes

2 serves per portion

Recipe courtesy of the Country Kitchens team

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 4 salmon fillets, skin on
  • White sesame seeds, to serve
  • 1 bunch asparagus
  • 1 bunch bok choy, roughly chopped
  • 1 radish, thinly sliced
  • 2 small carrots, thinly sliced
  • Sauce
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce, reduced salt
Method:
  1. HEAT olive oil in frypan over medium heat.
  2. FRY the salmon skin side down first, for 6 minutes each side or until just cooked through. Set aside and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  3. STIR FRY the vegetables in frypan until lightly browned.
  4. ARRANGE the salmon and vegetables on serving plates.
  5. WHISK sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. Add more water for a thinner sauce if preferred.
  6. DRIZZLE sauce over salmon and greens.
What's Great About It:

Miso is a fermented paste which provides the gut with lots of beneficial bacteria. This recipe works great with any combination of vegetables. Wombok, spring onion and snow peas would also work well. You can try the miso tahini sauce on any salad you enjoy!