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Sweet salmon a ‘superfood’

Salmon is not only tasty but packed with beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. It is an excellent source of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium and delicious with this sweet and salty teriyaki sauce. The sauce also pairs nicely with chicken!

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TERIYAKI-GLAZED SALMON WITH NOODLE SALAD

Teriyaki glaze

3 tablespoon­s soy sauce

1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoon­s rice wine vinegar 1 1⁄ tablespoon­s brown sugar

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1⁄ teaspoon cornflour

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Noodle salad

150g dried soba noodles (or your favourite fresh or dried Asian noodles)

1 head broccoli, cut into small florets 1 cup frozen, shelled, edamame beans, defrosted

1-2 spring onions, green part only, thinly sliced on an angle (reserve some, to serve)

1-2 baby radishes, very thinly sliced 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Salmon

300g boneless salmon fillet (skin on or off)

Dressing

2 teaspoons sesame oil 2 tablespoon­s soy sauce Juice of 1 lime

To serve

2 tablespoon­s spring onions, green part only, thinly sliced on an angle

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Bring a medium pot of salted water to the boil.

In a small pot, combine all teriyaki glaze ingredient­s and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1–2

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minutes, until sauce has thickened slightly.

Cook noodles according to packet instructio­ns. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking and set aside.

Pat salmon dry, remove any

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 ??  ?? Teriyaki sauce can enhance the flavour of salmon.
Teriyaki sauce can enhance the flavour of salmon.

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