Tom Yum Marinated Salmon

Let us entice you with a marinated salmon recipe like no other! Salmon is flavorful all on its own, so it can be a challenge to find complementary ingredients that create a magical balance. This is one of our go-to recipes every time we host house parties because it requires minimal prep, cooks in a heartbeat, and tastes phenomenal. Make your own gorgeously flaky and moist salmon with this beautiful tom yum marinade.

Marinated Baked Salmon Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 piece (6 to 8 ounces) of fresh salmon (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons of Mekhala Organic Tom Yum Paste
• 240ml/8oz of coconut milk
• Salt
• A slice of lemon
• A handful of chopped scallions/coriander (for garnishing)
• Rice/quinoa (cooked) (or any carb of your preference)

Method:

1. To cook tom yum salmon, you’ll need to prepare your easy marinade by combining Mekhala Organic Tom Yum Paste with coconut milk and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
2. Heat your saucepan and add a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Now take the salmon removing the excess moisture and place it skin down on the pan.
3. Let the salmon cook until ¾ of the flesh changes from deep dark pink to a much paler color. Then, flip your salmon and let it cook for another minute before taking it out.
4. Now add the leftover marinade into the pan and cook over a gentle heat for 2 minutes. This will become the gravy for the fish.
5. The delicious salmon tom yum is now ready to be eaten. Serve the marinated salmon with a side of rice or quinoa, garnish with a sprinkle of coriander or scallion or any of your favorite fresh herbs and enjoy!

Tips for Baking Marinated Salmon:

1. Alternatively, if you prefer baking marinated salmon, place the marinated salmon on parchment paper (skin-side down) and wrap it completely in the parchment paper. Place your salmon in a baking dish, and bake for 15-20 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (176 degrees Celsius). Heat the marinade in a saucepan and then pour it over when ready.
2. Squeezing a slice of lemon or lime on top right before eating the baked marinated salmon helps to enhance the flavors of the salmon and the marinade.

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