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Seared Salmon and Pickled Ginger Scallion Sauce

with sweet chili carrots and rice

Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Mild

Cook Within: 3 days

Contains: Fish (Salmon), Eggs, Sesame, Soy

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This is the Platonic ideal of perfect pairings, with every element pulling their tasty weight. Pungently strong and superb pickled ginger and earthy miso do the work of ten ingredients, dousing the salmon in delight. Sweet chili and sesame seeds bring a sweet heat and a hint of sesame to the noble carrots. Working together, we can accomplish anything.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Salmon Fillets
  • 10 oz. Carrot
  • ¾ cup Jasmine Rice
  • 2 fl. oz. Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 2 Green Onions
  • 1 oz. Pickled Ginger
  • Info
    1 Tbsp. White Miso Paste
  • Info
    0.42 oz. Mayonnaise
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • Info
    ½ tsp. Multicolor Sesame Seeds
Contains: FD&C Red No. 40, Artificial Colors, and Aspartame PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE
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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    960
  • Carbohydrates
    103g
  • Net Carbs
    96g
  • Fat
    41g
  • Protein
    45g
  • Sodium
    1920mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Small Pot

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
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Peel, trim, and cut carrot on an angle into 1/4" slices.

    Finely chop pickled ginger.

    Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate.

    Mince garlic.

    Combine garlic and sweet chili sauce in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

    Pat salmon fillets dry, and season flesh side with a pinch of pepper.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    Bring a small pot with rice, white portions of green onions, a pinch of salt, and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil.

    Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.

    Remove from burner and set aside covered.

    While rice cooks, cook salmon.

  3. 3

    Cook the Salmon

    Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tsp. olive oil and salmon, skin side up, to hot pan. Sear until golden brown, 2-4 minutes on one side.

    Transfer to prepared baking sheet, seared side up. Wipe pan clean and reserve.

    Roast in hot oven until salmon is firm and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 7-10 minutes.

    While salmon roasts, cook carrot.

  4. 4

    Cook the Carrot

    Return pan used to sear salmon to medium-high heat.

    Add 2 tsp. olive oil and carrot to hot pan. Stir often until lightly browned, 5-8 minutes.

    Add ¼ cup water and cover. Cook until water is mostly evaporated and carrots are tender, 2-3 minutes.

    Stir in sweet chili garlic sauce and a pinch of salt and pepper until carrots are coated. Remove from burner and cover.

  5. 5

    Make Sauce and Finish Dish

    In another mixing bowl, combine miso and 2 tsp. water until miso is dissolved. Stir in mayonnaise, green portions of green onions, pickled ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper until combined.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping salmon with sauce, garnishing carrots with sesame seeds and topping rice with carrots, if desired. Bon appétit!

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