Flash in the pan

Sinfully good and super quick, Exotic Food Asian-inspired hoisin salmon is healthy, simple and delicious.

HOISIN SALMON FILLETS WITH WOK FRIED VEGETABLES

SERVES 4

PREP AND COOK TIME 25 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

3 Tbsp Exotic Food Hoisin Sauce 3 Tbsp Exotic Food Soy Sauce 1 Tbsp dry sherry or Chinese rice wine

3 tsp Exotic Food Sesame Oil 1 garlic clove, crushed

2 tsp fresh ginger, grated 4 salmon steaks, pin bones removed

500g fresh mixed vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, capsicum, onion and asparagus 1 Tbsp fresh chives and toasted sesame seeds to decorate (optional)

1 Combine 1 Tbsp Exotic Food Hoisin Sauce, 1 Tbsp Exotic Food Soy Sauce, sherry, garlic and 1 tsp of ginger in resealable bag. Add the salmon and marinate at room temperature (not in the fridge) for 15-20 minutes.

2 Remove salmon from marinade and pat dry with kitchen towel. Heat 1½ tsp of the Exotic Food Sesame Oil on a medium heat until shimmering and place the salmon skin-side down in the pan. Don’t poke or prod. Cook the salmon until opaque ¾ of the way up the fillets, around 8-9 minutes for thick fillets, 6-7 minutes for thinner fillets.

3 Turn the fillets, flipping them away from you to avoid splattering. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes depending on thickness.

4 While salmon is cooking, stir-fry the vegetables. Heat remaining Exotic Food Sesame Oil sesame oil in a wok, toss in the vegetables with 2 Tbsp soy sauce and 2 Tbsp hoisin sauce. Stir fry until tender-crisp.

5 Divide the vegetables between 4 plates and top with salmon fillets. Add a sprinkle of fresh chives and toasted sesame seeds to garnish if desired.