Sambal-Glazed Salmon, Cilantro Rice, Carrots & Broccoli

Updated at: Sun, 02 Jun 2024 22:56:25 GMT

Step 1

In a small pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 1 cup of water. Heat to boiling on high.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 3

Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in the cilantro sauce until combined. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 4

Cover to keep warm.

Step 5

Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce.

Step 6

Cut off and discard the bottom 1/2 inch of the broccoli stem; cut the broccoli into small florets.

Step 7

Peel the carrots and grate on the large side of a box grater.

Step 8

Roughly chop the pepper. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling.

Step 9

In a bowl, combine the grated carrots, half (1 Tbsp) the vinegar, and as much of the chopped pepper as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

Step 10

Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, remaining (1 Tbsp) vinegar, 2 Tbsp water, and as much of the sambal oelek as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be.

Step 11

In a large nonstick pan, heat the sesame oil on medium-high until hot.

Step 12

Add the broccoli florets; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 13

Add 1/4 cup of water (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Loosely cover the pan with foil and cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until the broccoli has softened and the water has cooked off.

Step 14

Transfer to a bowl and cover with foil to keep warm. Wipe out the pan.

Step 15

Pat the fish dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 16

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium until hot.

Step 17

Add the seasoned fish, skin side up. Loosely cover the pan with foil and cook 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Flip and cook 2 minutes.

Step 18

Add the glaze (carefully, as the liquid may splatter). Cook, constantly spooning the glaze over the fish, 1 to 2 minutes, or until the fish is coated and cooked through (145°).

Step 19

Turn off the heat.

Step 20

Serve the cilantro rice topped with the cooked fish (including any glaze from the pan), marinated carrots (including any liquid),and cooked broccoli. Garnish with the sesame seeds.

Step 21

Enjoy!

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