Sweet Thai Chili Salmon

SWEET THAI CHILI SALMON WITH ZESTY RICE AND ROASTED BROCCOLI

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PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 45 Minutes

SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 590/ Protein 34g

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium 

INGREDIENTS: Broccoli, Shallots, Lime, Cilantro, 1/8 Cup Sweet Thai Chili Sauce, 2 TBSP Ponzu Sauce,1/2 Cup of Jasmine Rice, 2 TBSP Vegetable Bouillon Paste, Salmon

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Step 1: Prep

Wash and dry produce

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Cut broccoli into florets

Halve, peel, and mince shallot

Zest and quarter lime

Roughly chop cilantro

Step 2: Cook Rice

In a small pot, combine 2 TBSP of Butter, 1 cup of water, and 1/4 TSP of salt and pepper

Bring to a boil

REDUCE HEAT TO LOW, AND COVER

Simmer for 15 minutes

Keep covered and off heat until ready to serve

Step 3: Roast Broccoli

Toss broccoli with a drizzle of oil, 1/4 TSP of salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning, and paprika

Roast for 12 minutes

Step 4: Make Pan Sauce

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for pork over medium heat

Add shallot, and cook for 2 minutes

Stir in bouillion paste, chili sauce, ponzu, and 1/4 Cup of water

Bring to a simmer, and cook for 3 minutes

Stir in a big squeeze of lime juice, stir in 1 TBSP of butter until melted

REDUCE HEAT TO LOW, and simmer until ready to serve. Stirring occasionally

Step 5: Cook Fish

While rice cooks, pat salmon dry with paper towels

Season all over with 1/4 TSP of salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning, and paprika

Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat

Add salmon, skin side down, cook for 7 minutes

Flip and cook for 2 more minutes

Transfer to cutting board to rest

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Fluff rice with fork, stir in lime zest, and half of the cilantro

Divide rice, broccoli, and salmon between plates

Top salmon with pan sauce

Garnish everything with remaining cilantro

Serve with lime wedge on the side

Serve hot and enjoy!