At least half of the salmon you find in the market are farmed. They are called Atlantic salmon. They are fed soy-based and corn-based foods. So their omega-3 value is lower as compare to Wild Salmon. Wild caught salmon is much better for your health. It is packed with more nutrients and has higher content of healthy omega fatty acids. Try and get wild caught salmon if you can for this recipe.
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh salmon fillet
Ingredients A:
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
2 tbsp honey
1 tsp ginger, finely grated
2 tsp olive oil or coconut oil
Method:
Mix together Ingredients A in a re-sealable bag.
Add the salmon and mix well.
Refrigerator 1 hour.
Remove the salmon from the marinade. Save the marinade.
Heat frying pan to medium high. When hot, swirl in the oil.
Sear the salmon 2 minutes each side.
Turn heat to low and pour in the saved marinade.
Cover and Cook 2 minutes on each side.
Open the cover and turn up the fire and cook until all the liquid are gone.