Wasabi-Crusted Salmon Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If a special luncheon is planned to honour Mother on her day this Sunday, here is an unusual salad to serve. Wasabi powder is pressed into the salmon fillet before cooking it and served with salad greens and crumbled blue cheese. Wasabi powder can be found at traditional Asian Markets or at some select supermarkets. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
1 teaspoon wasabi powder |
1 garlic, clove, minced |
1 salmon fillet, - 12 oz |
2 tablespoons wasabi powder |
salt and pepper |
1 tablespoon butter |
6 cups mixed salad greens, lightly packed |
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled |
Directions:
1. IN a bowl, whisk together vinegar, oils, 1 teaspoons wasabi powder and garlic; set aside.
2. Press 2 tablespoons wasabi powder, salt and pepper onto salmon fillet; set aside.
3. Melt butter in a medium skillet; add salmon fillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until center is cooked. Divide salad greens among 4 serving plates, cut salmon fillet into quarters and place on top of salad greens. Drizzle dressing liberally over each and top with crumbled blue cheese.
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