Salmon with Chilli Sauce is a superb dish for a spring and summer day. The warmth of the chilli basted salmon is perfect with the crisp crunch of the simple refreshing salad. Alternatively serve on a bed of rice on its own or with seasonal vegetables. Served as a main course ideal for al fresco dining.
Salmon with Chilli Sauce
When you want a beautiful healthy dinner on a warm day. This is what you are looking for.
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Servings: 4 People
Calories: 598kcal
Ingredients
- 8 large salmon fillets 800g
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic peel/mince
- 2 large red chillies deseed/ finely sliced
- ¼ bunch parsley chopped/garnish
salad
- 1 large red bell pepper de-core/diced
- 1/2 medium onion sliced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium gem lettuce sliced
Instructions
- Remove the salmon fillets from the fridge and leave (covered) to warm to room temperature.
- Using kitchen paper, pat the fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a frying pan over a medium high heat and add the olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- When hot add the salmon fillets, skin side down and apply a little pressure so they don’t curl.8 large salmon fillets
- Leave to sear for about 3 minutes until the skin is crispy and lightly/golden brown.
- Turn the salmon over for a further 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the butter, garlic and sliced chilli to the pan and baste each salmon fillet well. The butter will start to darken but this is ok.2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 cloves garlic, 2 large red chillies
- Continue to fry for no more than 2 minutes bating continually.
- Serve while still hot with a refreshingly simple salad or on a bed of rice
Nutrition
Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 202mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 1931mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2199IU | Vitamin C: 92mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg