INGREDIENTS
Juice from 1 lime
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 small red chilli, finely chopped
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 x 120g salmon fillets (females)
4 x 220g salmon fillets (males)
THAI HERB SALAD
1 cucumber, halved lengthways, seeds removed and sliced thinly
150g cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup loosely packed basil leaves
½ cup loosely packed mint leaves
½ cup loosely packed coriander
1 cup bean sprouts
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Chopped red chilli (optional)
METHOD
- In a large bowl combine lime juice, garlic, soy sauce, chilli and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Mix with a fork. Place salmon fillets in the bowl and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Set aside for 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan on high. Cook salmon until golden and crispy on the outside but pink on the inside.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Serve salmon on top of salad with extra chilli on top if desired. Drizzle any extra dressing over salmon.
Tip: Salmon is a rich source of Omega-3 fatty acids and is one of the healthiest forms of protein. These fats are essential for good health and they cannot be made within the body. Their benefits include; controlling cholesterol levels, improving digestion and increasing the body’s ability to burn fat.
AVERAGE QUANTITY | PER PORTION |
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Energy | 1215.6kJ |
Protein | 20.5g |
Fat | 19.7g |
Glycaemic carbohydrate | 7.3g |
of which is sugar | 4.2g |
Fibre | 2.1g |