Lemon Sesame Salmon with Veggie Rice & Broth

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Ready in 20 High protein Low sat fat

Lemon Sesame Salmon with Veggie Rice & Broth

Prep time: 0 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Food group: Fish

Sustainably caught salmon, coated in lemon zest and sesame seeds, simmers in a warming broth. Flavoured with umami tamari, sweet honey and zingy lemon. Stir in crunchy peppers and sugar snaps for veg. Cornflour for a thick moreish soup. Brown rice to soak up all the delicious juices.

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  1. Dissolve the cornflour in a medium saucepan with 50ml water. Crumble in the stock cube then top up with 450ml hot water (250ml for 1 person). Heat the pan to medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Cut the pepper into 2cm thick strips. Cut the spring onions into 2cm pieces. Add the veg to the broth, along with the Asian paste, tamari, honey and shichimi togarashi (to taste). Gently add the salmon and simmer for 8-10 mins, until cooked through.
  3. With a slotted spoon, remove the fish from the broth and set aside on a plate. Add the rice and sugar snaps to the broth and simmer for 2-3 mins, until piping hot.
  4. Zest the lemon over the salmon, then coat it with the sesame seeds. Halve the lemon then season the broth with the juice from half the lemon, a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
  5. Serve in bowls and top with the lemon sesame salmon. Garnish with the remaining lemon, cut into wedges.

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