Pan-Seared Salmon with Pork Roll-Ups and Carrot Egg Roll

Name: Pan-Seared Salmon with Pork Roll-Ups and Carrot Egg Roll
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 53 min
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets with skin, about 5oz (140g) each; Salt, to taste; 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tsp vegetable oil; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Lemon wedges (optional) to serve; 8 long, straight green beans; 8 carrot sticks, cut to the width and length of the beans; Pinch of salt; 4 to 8 slices pork belly or bacon, very thinly sliced; 1 tsp vegetable oil; ½ cup grated carrot; 3 large eggs; 1 tsp mayonnaise; Pinch of salt; 1 tsp vegetable oil

10 steps

Prep:13minCook:40min

Crispy golden-skinned salmon is paired with two delicate, bite sized side dishes in this striking and colorful bento box.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:15:02 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories760.8 kcal (38%)

Total Fat69 g (99%)

Carbs7.8 g (3%)

Sugars2.3 g (3%)

Protein24.4 g (49%)

Sodium389.1 mg (19%)

Fiber1.5 g (5%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Pan-seared salmon

Step 1

Pat the salmon dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt on both sides of the salmon, and then coat the salmon with a thin layer of flour.

Paper Towel

all-purpose flour2 Tbsp

Step 2

Pat the salmon gently to remove an excess flour. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. When hot, place the salmon in the pan, skin side down. Cook for 3 minutes on each side (if the thickness of the fillet is greater than ½ inch, cook for 4 minutes on each side).

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Skillet

vegetable oil1 tsp

Step 3

Cut each piece of salmon in half before packing in bento boxes. Just before serving, sprinting with a pinch of pepper and squeeze of lemon, if using.

Knife

Lemon wedges

Pork roll-ups

Step 4

Place the green beans and carrots in a small microwave safe dish and sprinkle with salt. Microwave on high for 60 seconds until slightly softened.

MicrowaveMicrowave

Microwave Bowl

Step 5

Place 2 beans and 2 carrots together on 1 slice of pork belly. Roll them up. If the pork slices are too narrow, layer 2 slices.

Step 6

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. When hot, place the rolls in the pan, seam side down, and cook for 1 minute to set. After the rolls are set, use tongs or chopsticks to turn the rolls, allowing them to brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and let cool for 2-3 minutes before cutting into bite-sized pieces.

Skillet

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Carrot egg roll

Step 7

In a medium bowl, whisk together the carrot, eggs, mayonnaise, and salt until well combined. In a tamagoyaki pan or small nonstick skillet, heat the oil over low heat.

Bowl

Whisk

Skillet

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grated carrot½ cup

salt

Step 8

Add half of the egg mixture to the pan. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes or until the bottom is set but the top is still a bit runny.

Step 9

Using a spatula, gently roll up the egg, starting at the edge opposite the handle and rolling toward the handle. Push the rolled egg to the side of the pan opposite the handle.

Step 10

Pour the remaining egg mixture into the pan. Using a spatula, lift the rolled egg so it can be coated with a new layer of egg mixture. Repeat step 3, rolling the egg toward the handle. Remove from the heat and let them completed egg roll rest for 3 minutes in the pan before slicing.