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Vietnamese · Salad

Lemongrass and chilli Salmon Salad

A fragrant take on Salmon Salad, built on lemongrass and chilli and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 35 min and easily enough for 4 people.

4.7 from 2,008 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Lemongrass and chilli Salmon Salad
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the lemongrass and chilli elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Sear in a hot pan without crowding until a deep golden crust forms, then rest briefly.

Stir in the rice paper and the rest of the lemongrass and chilli flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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