GRILLED CHILLI & CILANTRO SALMON WITH GINGER RICE

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I am a big fan of salmon. It is full of omega 3 and generally tasty and good for you. I am always looking for new salmon recipes to add to our rotation. I found this one in the August 2008 copy of BBC Good Food Magazine.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (5 ounce) boneless skinless salmon fillets
1 red chili pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, halved, for serving
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 1/2 ounces water
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
4 ounces basmati rice

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a pan and at the same time put the water in another pot and bring to a boil.
  • Fry the onion for a few minutes until lightly browned.
  • Stir in the ginger and garlic for 1 minute, then stir in the rice.
  • Add boiling water and a little salt, then bring to the boil.
  • Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the rice is tender.
  • Heat grill/broiler to medium.
  • Brush a baking tray lightly with a little oil.
  • Put the salmon on top and grill/broil for 4-5 minutes.
  • Scatter with chilli, cilantro, remaining olive oil and seasoning.
  • Grill/broil again for just 4-5 minutes until the salmon is cooked through.
  • Serve with the rice and line halves for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.4, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 77.9, Sodium 79.1, Carbohydrate 55.7, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.7, Protein 34.1

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