Lemon Salmon
Pan-fry the salmon until golden, simmer it with a dried-shrimp and chili sauce, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Ingredients
salmon fillet
300 g
lemon (squeeze juice before serving)
1/4
toasted sesame seeds (sprinkled on the plate)
1 tsp
shrimp chili paste
1 tsp
soy sauce
1 tbsp
sugar
1 tsp
water
6 tbsp
cooking oil (1 tbsp for pan-frying + 1 tbsp for simmering)
2 tbsp
Instructions
1
Pan-fry the fish
Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a pan until hot, add the salmon fillet, and pan-fry over low heat until both sides are golden brown.
2
Simmer
Add all the seasonings to the pan, bring to a simmer over low heat for about 1 minute, then flip the fish and continue to cook until the flavors are absorbed.
3
Finish
Once the sauce has reduced slightly, transfer the salmon to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and squeeze a little lemon juice over the top just before serving.