Friday, 13 April 2012

Spiced salmon stir fry

Marinating the salmon allows all the flavors to develop,and the lime tenderizes the fish beautifully,so it needs
very little stir frying be careful not to overcook it.
  SERVE 4
  INGREDIENTS:
                           4 Salmon steaks about 8 oz each
                           4 whole star anise
                           2 stalks lemongrass, sliced
                            juice of 3 limes
                           Zest of 3 limes,finely grated
                           2 table spoon hony
                           2 tbsp grapseeds oil.
                           Salt and freshly ground black papper
                            lime wadges to garnish..
               Cook's Tips: Always off any marinade from meat,fish or vegetables to ensure that the hot oil
                                    doesnot splutter when you add them to the wok.
                                   !) Remove the middle bone from each steak,using a very sharp filleting knife,
                                       to make two strips from each steak.
                                  2) Remove the skine by inserting the knife at the thin end of each pieace of
                                       salmon.Sprinkle1 tsp salt on the cutting board to prevent the fish slipping while
                                       you remove the skin. slice into pieces using diagonal cuts.
                                  3) Coarsely crush the star anise in a mortor and pestle.Marinate the salmon in a
                                       non metallic dish, while the star anise, lemon grass, lime juice,and zest of  and
                                       honey; season well with salt and pepper ,cover and chill overnight.
                                   4)Carefully drain the salmon from the marinade,put dry on the paper towels and
                                        reserve the marinade.
                                   5)Heat the wok,then add the oil, when the oil is hot add the salmon and stirfry ,
                                       stirring constantly until cooked ,increas the heat,pour over the marinade and
                                       bring to a boil, Garnish with lime wadges and serve.

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