Special Salmon

Most of us are lacking in our essential fatty acids (EFA’s), an essential nutrient that we need in our diet. They help our brain function, nervous system, hormones, blood circulation and will promote healthy skin. This Salmon – Asian Style recipe is an excellent way to get your EFA’s. Other foods that have EFA’s include walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. However, even though I eat mostly vegetarian, my body and mind feel incredible if I eat fish once a week. Fish EFA’s absorb the best in the body. Below is a very simple recipe that tastes delicious and takes only about 15 minutes, including preparation and cleanup. Ideally buy fresh wild salmon or if you buy frozen salmon, defrost in the fridge for 16-24 hours.

 Yield: 2 portions / Prep time: 5 minutes / Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• • 2 scallions
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 pieces wild salmon (4 oz. each)
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (grade B)

Procedure

1. 1. Thinly slice the scallions and separate the white from the green.
   2. Combine the garlic, mirin, tamari, and maple syrup in a medium size bowl to make the sauce.
   3. Heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
   4. Sauté the white part of the scallions in a pan over medium heat for 1 minute.
   5. Add the salmon with the skin side down. Let it cook for about 2 minutes. You will see that the bottom of the salmon is starting to turn opaque.
   6. Pour the sauce over the salmon and flip it over. Cook for another two minutes or so, according to your taste. I like to leave the salmon center somewhat raw.
   7. Garnish with the green scallions and enjoy!

Note: If you do not have mirin, you can use apple cider vinegar mixed with a teaspoon of sugar instead. 

If you like this Salmon Asian Style

More main dish recipes like this can be found in The Doron Yoga Cookbook, featuring many joyful recipes for hungry yogis, available to download here. Although all of the recipes in the cookbook are vegetarian, mostly vegan, however as part of the Flexitarian Lifestyle, Doron occasionally supplements his diet with fish dishes. Find out more about the Flexitarian way of life in his book, The Yoga Lifestyle. 

Enjoy your cooking journey and taste the bliss!