Seared Asian Salmon with Caramelized Onions and Lemon-Cilantro Edamame Puree

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    50 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    499 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Seared Asian Salmon with Caramelized Onions and Lemon-Cilantro Edamame Puree

This is a recipe for an entire meal in one. It's low carb, healthy, and super flavorful and delicious!

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Ingredients

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FOR THE SALMON:

  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz./170g each)
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 medium onions (sliced)
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil

FOR THE EDAMAME:

  • 14 oz. frozen shelled edamame (thawed; about 4 cups/400g)
  • 3 shallots (roughly chopped)
  • 5 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • water
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Instructions

  1. Start by marinating the salmon in the black vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, and honey. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Prepare the rest of the ingredients. Slice up the onions and set aside. Chop the shallots and garlic for the edamame.
  3. Heat a couple tablespoons olive oil in a pan over medium heat for the edamame. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the edamame and sautee until they’re really tender and slightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat another cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once it’s good and hot, add a couple tablespoons of olive oil. Season one side of the salmon with some freshly ground black pepper. Carefully place the salmon in the olive oil, pepper side down. Season the other side with pepper.
  5. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on the first side until they’ve got good color. Flip them over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, depending on the thickness of the salmon.
  6. Take the salmon fillets out of the pan and let them rest on a plate while you assemble the rest of the dish. Add the sliced onion to the pan you were cooking the salmon in, and sautee for a few minutes until golden and caramelized.
  7. Meanwhile, transfer the edamame to a food processor. Add 1/2 cup fresh cilantro and the zest and juice of one lemon. Puree, gradually adding ¼ cup olive oil as the food processor runs. Then stream in some water gradually until it reaches a creamy consistency. A ½ cup to 2/3 of a cup should do it, but see what works for you.
  8. Put a mound of edamame puree on each plate and top it with a salmon fillet and some of the sautéed onions. Season with a little sea salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 499kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 512mg (21%) Potassium 1472mg (42%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 203IU (4%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 116mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 499 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 499kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 512mg 21%
Potassium 1472mg 31%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 203IU 4%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 116mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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