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Orange Ginger-Glazed Salmon
with green bean and pecan rice pilaf
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Tree Nuts (Pecans), Fish (Salmon), Wheat, Sesame, Soy
Chef
Tom Scodari
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In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Salmon Fillets
- 8½ oz. Cooked Jasmine Rice
- 8 oz. Green Beans
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2 oz. Orange Ginger Sesame Sauce
- ½ oz. Orange Marmalade
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½ oz. Pecans
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Garlic Pepper
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2 tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) o30DgB30
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Calories790
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Carbohydrates64g
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Net Carbs59g
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Fat40g
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Protein43g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Microwave-Safe Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook in a large non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium heat until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using mahi-mahi, halve and pat dry. Cook in a large non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat until mahi-mahi reaches minimum internal temperature, 3-4 minutes per side. Fish thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner fillet, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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If using sirloin steaks or NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook in a large non-stick pan with 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high heat until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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1 Prepare Ingredients and Cook Salmon
Trim ends off green beans, if necessary, and cut into 1 inch" pieces.
Pat salmon dry and season flesh side with a pinch of salt and pepper.Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.Add salmon, skin-side up, to hot pan and sear until golden-brown and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Transfer to a plate. Rest, 3 minutes.Wipe pan clean and reserve. -
2 Cook the Green Beans
Return pan used to cook salmon to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add green beans and half the garlic pepper (reserve remaining for rice) to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly tender, 3-4 minutes.
Green beans will finish cooking in a later step.Remove from burner.While green beans cook, crush pecans in shipping bag. -
3 Cook the Rice
Remove rice from packaging. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, 2 Tbsp. water, green beans, chicken base, remaining garlic pepper, half the sesame seeds (reserve remaining for garnish), and crushed pecans. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until green beans are tender, 4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Fluff rice with a fork. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In another microwave-safe bowl, combine orange marmalade, orange ginger sesame sauce, and 1 Tbsp. water. Cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave covered until heated through, 30-45 seconds.Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping salmon with sauce and garnishing dish with remaining sesame seeds. Bon appétit!
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