Harissa Honey Salmon with Forbidden Rice

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Experience a vibrant fusion of sweet, savory, and bold flavors with flaky harissa-honey glazed salmon, perfectly complemented by rich, earthy forbidden black rice and tender sautéed greens.

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Chef:

chef-avatarhrisou

Total cooking time:

55 mins

Servings:

4
Harissa Honey Salmon with Forbidden Rice

Ingredients



















Method


  • 1In a small bowl, whisk together harissa paste, honey, lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Pat salmon fillets dry and brush generously with about two-thirds of the harissa glaze; let marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.


  • 2Combine rinsed forbidden rice, vegetable broth, coconut milk, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes off the heat, then fluff with a fork.


  • 3While rice cooks, heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon fillets, skin-side down if applicable. Sear for 4-5 minutes until skin is crispy, then flip and cook for another 3-5 minutes, brushing with the remaining harissa glaze, until cooked through and flaky. Alternatively, bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12-15 minutes.


  • 4In a separate pan, heat 1 tsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté sliced shallots for 2 minutes until softened. Add baby spinach or bok choy and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.


  • 5To serve, spoon the fluffy forbidden rice onto plates. Top with a salmon fillet and a portion of the sautéed greens.


  • 6Garnish each serving generously with thinly sliced scallions, fresh chopped cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped toasted cashews.

Notes


  • If forbidden rice is unavailable, feel free to substitute with brown rice or quinoa, adjusting cooking times according to package instructions.

  • Any sturdy leafy green like kale or chard can replace spinach or bok choy in a pinch. Adjust cooking time for tougher greens.

  • For an even faster salmon, cook in an air fryer at 190°C (375°F) for 10-12 minutes, brushing with glaze halfway through.

Tags

pescatarian
gluten-free
fusion
dinner
harissa
salmon
spicy
healthy

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