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Japanese Salmon Tabbouleh

This Japanese Tabbouleh leans on yuzu and sesame to do the heavy lifting. We glaze the Salmon for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.6 from 1,114 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook12 min
Serves2
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Japanese Salmon Tabbouleh
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the yuzu and sesame elements, and pat the salmon dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the salmon. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

Stir in the mirin and the rest of the yuzu and sesame flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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