Ginger-Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
Ginger-Glazed Salmon with Pineapple Salsa
This delicious salmon bowl is packed with omega-3 goodness. Salmon is rich in beneficial fats that support brain health, lower cholesterol and inflammation, and protect the heart. Its high protein content helps balance blood sugar and support insulin regulation. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, which supports immune health and collagen production, and contains the digestive enzyme bromelain that helps break down proteins.
Servings
2
Prep time
Cook time
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 2 tbsp raw honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 × 170g salmon fillets, cut into chunks
- Handful basil leaves, to garnish
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, to garnish
- Brown rice, to serve
- Salsa
- 2 cups diced fresh pineapple
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 1 small red capsicum, diced
- Handful coriander, chopped
- Handful mint, chopped
- Juice 1 lime
- Pinch sea salt
Method
- Whisk together the tamari, honey, ginger and chilli flakes in a small bowl.
- Heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat, then add the salmon and cook until it reaches your preferred doneness.
- Add the garlic and cook for another min. Pour in the tamari mixture and toss the salmon so it becomes well coated. Remove the salmon and set it aside.
- Add a tbsp of water into the pan, give it a stir and let the sauce simmer until it thickens.
- Place pineapple, onion, capsicum, coriander and mint in a medium bowl. Toss through lime juice and sea salt.
- To serve, spoon some rice into two bowls, top with salmon pieces, drizzle over the pan sauce and top with salsa. Garnish with some sesame seeds and basil leaves.
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