Pan-Seared Salmon with Asian Herb Salad
A delicious Thai-Japanese fusion dish featuring crispy salmon fillet served over a fresh herb and cabbage salad. Packed with high-quality protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fats to align perfectly with your keto goals.
Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Ellie + Lila
Ellie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Season 150g salmon fillet on both sides…
Season 150g salmon fillet on both sides with salt and pepper.
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Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in…
Place the salmon fillet skin-side down in the hot skillet and cook for 4 minutes until the skin is golden and crisp.
Look for: the skin is golden and crisp
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Flip the salmon fillet gently and cook…
Flip the salmon fillet gently and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until cooked through and opaque in the center.
Look for: cooked through and opaque in the center
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Combine 1 cup green cabbage
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup green cabbage, 0.25 cup coriander, 0.25 cup mint, and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
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Toss the herb cabbage mixture gently to…
Toss the herb cabbage mixture gently to coat evenly with sesame oil.
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Transfer the tossed salad to a plate…
Transfer the tossed salad to a plate and top with the warm pan-seared salmon fillet.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
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