soy glazed salmon with crunchy pear slaw.

Sweet green pear replaces refined sugar in the soy glaze, while fresh pear adds crunch and brightness to the slaw. A balanced, wholesome dinner that feels fresh yet satisfying.

Dietary: Dairy Free
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
2 Atlantic salmon fillets, patted dry
2 large green pears (1 for the glaze, 1 for the slaw)
1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
Juice of 1/2 lime
2 cups finely shredded red cabbage
1 tablespoon oil

To Serve:
Handful fresh coriander leaves
Juice of 1/2 lime
Sesame seeds

Method:
To make the glaze, roughly chop 1 pear and blend until smooth.
Transfer the pear purée to a small saucepan and add the soy sauce, garlic, ginger and lime juice. Simmer gently for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and glossy. Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if you prefer a thinner glaze.
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon for 4-5 minutes on the first side, then turn and cook for a further 1-3 minutes depending on thickness. During the final minute, brush generously with the pear glaze and let it gently bubble and coat the salmon.
For the slaw, julienne the remaining pear and toss with the cabbage, coriander, any remaining glaze and the extra lime juice.
Serve the glazed salmon topped with sesame seeds alongside the fresh pear slaw.