i BELIEVE THIS Salmon Bites, Coconut Rice, & Mango Salad COMBO WILL Definitely be A hit every Single time!! 🍣🥥🥗❤️
1. Salmon Bites 🍣
Ingredients:
1 lb (450g) salmon fillet, cut into bite-sized cubes 🐟
2 tablespoons soy sauce 🥄
1 tablespoon honey 🍯
1 tablespoon olive oil 🛢️
1 tablespoon lime juice 🍋
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 🌿
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌑
Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish (optional) 🌿
Instructions:
Marinate the Salmon:
In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, and ground ginger. 🥄🍯🧄
Add the salmon cubes to the marinade, toss to coat, and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator. ❄️
Cook the Salmon Bites:
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon bites, searing them for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. 🐟🔥
Remove from the skillet and set aside. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. 🌿
2. Coconut Rice 🥥
Ingredients:
1 cup jasmine rice or basmati rice 🌾
1 1/4 cups coconut milk 🥥
1/2 cup water 💧
1 tablespoon sugar (optional) 🍚
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) 🌿
Instructions:
Prepare the Coconut Rice:
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. 🌾💧
In a medium saucepan, combine the coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. 🥥🔥
Stir in the rinsed rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. 🌾
Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. 🌿
3. Mango Salad 🥭🥗
Ingredients:
1 ripe mango, peeled and sliced into thin strips 🥭
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 🌶️
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 🧅
1/2 cucumber, sliced 🥒
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 🌿
1/4 cup roasted peanuts or cashews, chopped (optional) 🥜
For the Dressing:
2 tablespoons lime juice 🍋
1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce 🥄
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup 🍯
1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
1 teaspoon chili flakes or a small fresh chili, minced (optional) 🌶️
Instructions:
Prepare the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the sliced mango, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and cilantro. 🥭🌶️🧅🥒🌿
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce or soy sauce, honey, garlic, and chili flakes. 🍋🥄🍯🌶️
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. 🥗
Add the Nuts:
Sprinkle the chopped roasted peanuts or cashews over the top of the salad for extra crunch (if using). 🥜
Putting It All Together:
Serve the Salmon Bites over a bed of Coconut Rice alongside the Mango Salad for a fresh, vibrant, and tropical meal. Each bite brings a balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that are sure to delight your taste buds! 😍🍣🥥🥗❤️