This is a scrumptiously easy dinner party dish. Sides of boned salmon can be ordered from Regal Salmon.
Salmon
1 ¼ kgs | Salmon, side boned, skin on (Main) |
1 large | Onion, sliced |
6 | Kaffir lime leaves, use up to 8 if needed |
2 ½ Tbsp | Avocado oil, garlic infused; I used Olivado |
Dressing
½ cup | Lemon juice |
2 ½ tsp | Brown sugar |
1 Tbsp | Fish sauce |
1 ½ tsp | Freshly grated ginger |
Salad topping
1 cup | Bean sprouts, tails trimmed |
1 cup | Mint leaves |
1 cup | Basil leaves, small |
1 cup | Coriander leaves |
Directions
- Ensure the salmon is at room temperature before cooking.Preheat the oven to 140C. Place the onion and kaffir lime leaves on the base of a roasting pan to make a bed for the salmon.
- Place the salmon on the bed tucking in any thin edge so that it cooks evenly. Alternatively, trim off the edge and reserve for soup or stock.Drizzle with the avocado oil and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Roast for about 45 minutes, until cooked.Meanwhile, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl. Taste to ensure the balance is correct — neither too sour nor too sweet.Gently combine the salad ingredients.
- Remove the salmon from the oven to a serving platter. Lightly toss the salad with a little of the dressing and place on top of the salmon.
- Cut into thin steaks to serve. Drizzle with a little more of the dressing.