Mexican Seared Salmon & Snow Pea Slaw

You will need:

  • 2 salmon fillets

  • 1 tablespoon Mexican spice blend

  • 1 can sweetcorn (400g), drained

  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, roughly chopped

  • 150g snow peas, trimmed and roughly chopped

  • 1/2 red cabbage, finely sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon garlic aeoli

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

How to make:

  1. Prepare the salmon:

    • Pat dry the salmon fillets with paper towel.

    • Rub the Mexican spice blend over the salmon, ensuring an even coating.

    • Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Cook the salmon:

    • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.

    • Once the oil is hot, place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the pan.

    • Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.

    • Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.

  3. Prepare the vegetables:

    • Drain sweetcorn., roughly chop silverbeet and finely chop the garlic.

    • Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Cook corn kernels until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Add a drizzle of olive oil and the silverbeet and cook for a further 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

    • Add cabbage, snow pea pods, aioli (reserve a teaspoon to drizzle) and a drizzle of olive oil and white wine vinegar to the bowl of veggies. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.

  4. Serve:

    • Divide the vegetable mixture between serving plates.

    • Top with the seared salmon fillets.

    • Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

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