Description
This Soy Salmon Steak with Sambal Salad recipe offers a flavorful and spicy Asian-inspired main course featuring tender salmon marinated in a savory soy-honey glaze and served with a refreshing, tangy sambal salad packed with fresh vegetables and chili paste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salmon:
- 4 salmon steaks (about 6 oz each)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for searing)
For the Sambal Salad:
- 1 cup shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup julienned cucumber
- ½ cup grated carrot
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and lime juice until well combined. Add salmon steaks to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated, and let them marinate for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Make Sambal Salad: While the salmon marinates, place shredded cabbage, julienned cucumber, grated carrot, and sliced red onion in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together sambal oelek, rice vinegar, fish sauce (if using), sugar, and lime juice until smooth. Pour this dressing over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to coat. Set the salad aside to let flavors meld.
- Sear the Salmon: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon steaks from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Place the salmon in the hot skillet and sear for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the surface is golden brown and the salmon is cooked through to your preferred doneness.
- Serve: Plate the seared salmon steaks while hot, alongside the vibrant sambal salad. Garnish the salad with chopped fresh cilantro for added aroma and color. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the heat level of the sambal salad by varying the amount of sambal oelek to your taste preference.
- For a milder, creamy dressing, mix Greek yogurt with sambal paste instead of the vinaigrette.
- This dish pairs well with steamed jasmine rice or rice noodles for a complete meal.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you require a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon steak + salad
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
