Nanami Togarashi Salmon with Pan-fried Asparagus and Spinach Salad

Togarashi is a traditional Japanese seasoning, it is mainly made by blending seven kinds of spices. Nanami Togarashi is a blend of red chili pepper, orange peel, black sesame, white sesame, Japanese pepper, ginger and seaweed. This can be used for seafood, meat, dumplings and Japanese foods such as hot pot, soups, udon, soba, grilled foods or as a topping for sushi rolls. It can be also sprinkled over noodles, vegetables, steamed rice and eggs.

Serves: 2

Ingredients 

Baked Salmon

• 2 pieces, 578 grams
• 2 teaspoons S&B Nanami Togarashi
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt to taste

For Pan-Fried Asparagus

• 1 bunch asparagus (thin stalks), trimmed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For Spinach Salad

• 3 cups fresh spinach
• Marion's Kitchen Japanese Style Ginger Sesame dressing, to taste
  

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 180°C (160°C fan forced).
2. In a small bowl combine together extra virgin olive oil, togarashi and salt.  Mix well and set aside.
3. Place the salmon, skin side down on a lined baking tray. Pour the togarashi mixture all over the fish. Set aside.
4. Place the salmon into oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or to your liking.
5. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in frying pan over medium high. Pan-fry the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
6. Lastly, in a bowl place the fresh spinach leaves and toss it with Japanese ginger and sesame dressing. Set aside.
7. In individual serving plate, place the spinach salad and top with Togarashi baked salmon. Then, place the fried asparagus on the side.
8. Serve warm!

We bought the salmon fillet at Nowra Fresh Fish & Meat Market!

The fresh asparagus was from Nowra Fresh Market!

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Thank you Uncle John and Auntie Ruth, our family in Christ for inviting us at Callala Beach! The great time spent with you both have our hearts feeling overjoyed.

 

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Psalm 104:12
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