Pan Fried Salmon with Vietnamese Green Mango Salad

Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Generously salt the salmon fillet and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  2. 2Generously salt the salmon fillet and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  3. 3Generously salt the salmon fillet and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  4. 4Rinse the salmon, pat it dry, and set it aside.
  5. 5Rinse the salmon, pat it dry, and set it aside.
  6. 6Rinse the salmon, pat it dry, and set it aside.
  7. 7Wash the herbs (cilantro, mint, basil).
  8. 8Wash the herbs (cilantro, mint, basil).
  9. 9Wash the herbs (cilantro, mint, basil).
  10. 10Spin the herbs dry in a salad spinner.
  11. 11Spin the herbs dry in a salad spinner.
  12. 12Spin the herbs dry in a salad spinner.
  13. 13Remove the herbs from the salad spinner and place them in a small bowl.
  14. 14Remove the herbs from the salad spinner and place them in a small bowl.
  15. 15Remove the herbs from the salad spinner and place them in a small bowl.
  16. 16Remove seeds and finely slice the red Fresno chilies.
  17. 17Remove seeds and finely slice the red Fresno chilies.
  18. 18Remove seeds and finely slice the red Fresno chilies.
  19. 19Finely slice the shallot.
  20. 20Finely slice the shallot.
  21. 21Finely slice the shallot.
  22. 22Peel the green mangoes.
  23. 23Peel the green mangoes.
  24. 24Peel the green mangoes.
  25. 25Shred the mangoes into fine strips using a julienne peeler or mandoline.
  26. 26Shred the mangoes into fine strips using a julienne peeler or mandoline.
  27. 27Shred the mangoes into fine strips using a julienne peeler or mandoline.
  28. 28Place the shredded mangoes in a bowl.
  29. 29Place the shredded mangoes in a bowl.
  30. 30Place the shredded mangoes in a bowl.
  31. 31Add fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, red Fresno chilies, and 2 garlic cloves into a blender.
  32. 32Add fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, red Fresno chilies, and 2 garlic cloves into a blender.
  33. 33Add fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, red Fresno chilies, and 2 garlic cloves into a blender.
  34. 34Blend until the dressing is smooth.
  35. 35Blend until the dressing is smooth.
  36. 36Blend until the dressing is smooth.
  37. 37Pour the dressing into a bowl and set aside.
  38. 38Pour the dressing into a bowl and set aside.
  39. 39Pour the dressing into a bowl and set aside.
  40. 40Rinse the salmon in water.
  41. 41Rinse the salmon in water.
  42. 42Rinse the salmon in water.
  43. 43Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  44. 44Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  45. 45Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel.
  46. 46Cut the salmon fillet in half.
  47. 47Cut the salmon fillet in half.
  48. 48Cut the salmon fillet in half.
  49. 49Season the salmon with salt.
  50. 50Season the salmon with salt.
  51. 51Season the salmon with salt.
  52. 52Heat a pan over medium heat and add neutral oil.
  53. 53Heat a pan over medium heat and add neutral oil.
  54. 54Heat a pan over medium heat and add neutral oil.
  55. 55Sear the salmon skin-side down, using a weight to ensure even contact, for 4-5 minutes until crisp.
  56. 56Sear the salmon skin-side down, using a weight to ensure even contact, for 4-5 minutes until crisp.
  57. 57Sear the salmon skin-side down, using a weight to ensure even contact, for 4-5 minutes until crisp.
  58. 58Flip the salmon and cook through.
  59. 59Flip the salmon and cook through.
  60. 60Flip the salmon and cook through.
  61. 61Remove the salmon and set it aside.
  62. 62Remove the salmon and set it aside.
  63. 63Remove the salmon and set it aside.
  64. 64Wipe the pan clean, add fresh oil, and sauté the remaining 4 chopped garlic cloves over medium-low heat until fragrant.
  65. 65Wipe the pan clean, add fresh oil, and sauté the remaining 4 chopped garlic cloves over medium-low heat until fragrant.
  66. 66Wipe the pan clean, add fresh oil, and sauté the remaining 4 chopped garlic cloves over medium-low heat until fragrant.
  67. 67Add half of the prepared dressing to the pan and reduce it by half.
  68. 68Add half of the prepared dressing to the pan and reduce it by half.
  69. 69Add half of the prepared dressing to the pan and reduce it by half.
  70. 70Return the salmon to the pan and glaze it with the reduced sauce.
  71. 71Return the salmon to the pan and glaze it with the reduced sauce.
  72. 72Return the salmon to the pan and glaze it with the reduced sauce.
  73. 73In a large bowl, toss the shredded mango with the chopped herbs and sliced shallots.
  74. 74In a large bowl, toss the shredded mango with the chopped herbs and sliced shallots.
  75. 75In a large bowl, toss the shredded mango with the chopped herbs and sliced shallots.
  76. 76Dress the mango and herb mixture with the remaining sauce and toss to coat.
  77. 77Dress the mango and herb mixture with the remaining sauce and toss to coat.
  78. 78Dress the mango and herb mixture with the remaining sauce and toss to coat.
  79. 79Serve the salmon over or beside the salad.
  80. 80Serve the salmon over or beside the salad.
  81. 81Serve the salmon over or beside the salad.
  82. 82Top with crushed peanuts and fried shallots.
  83. 83Top with crushed peanuts and fried shallots.
  84. 84Top with crushed peanuts and fried shallots.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs salmon fillet
  • 1 lbs salmon fillet
  • 1 lbs salmon fillet
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • neutral oil
  • neutral oil
  • neutral oil
  • 0.5 cup fish sauce
  • 0.5 cup fish sauce
  • 0.5 cup fish sauce
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 3 red Fresno chilies
  • 3 red Fresno chilies
  • 3 red Fresno chilies
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 3 green mangoes
  • 3 green mangoes
  • 3 green mangoes
  • 1.5 cups mixed chopped herbs (Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, and Thai basil)
  • 1.5 cups mixed chopped herbs (Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, and Thai basil)
  • 1.5 cups mixed chopped herbs (Vietnamese coriander, cilantro, and Thai basil)
  • fried shallots
  • fried shallots
  • fried shallots
  • roasted peanuts, crushed
  • roasted peanuts, crushed
  • roasted peanuts, crushed

Equipment

roasting pan with racksalad spinnerknifecutting boardpeelerblenderpanspatulabowlchopsticks