June 24, 2019

Salmon & Balsamic Strawberry

What easier way to while away the evening with this visually striking Summer Evening dish, that tastes pretty amazing too! Yet it's so quick and easy to make.

I'm having a hard time knowing which is better -the preparation, or the eating! Food isn't just about taste, but the looks and smell. The aroma from the preparation of this balsamico strawberry topping is just amazing. Grating the fresh lime gives bursts of sweet tangy fragrance that sets the tastebuds tickling. Then the corriander. On first glance you could hardly think so much aroma could come from simply chopping these delicate leaves, yet this powerful blend evokes memories of so many differently spiced dishes that use this great herb. From the Asian & Oriental to Indian & Mexican. 

A first glimpse into the bowl sees a mix of vibrant red strawberries, alongside the striking green of the corriander and spring onion. A bold colour challenge to the eye, even before the tasting. Together with the rich sweetness of balsamic vinegar, these wonderfully fragrant strawberries come to life in a new and exciting way.

Wow your friends this strawberry season….

 

Ingredients

Salmon

  • 4 Salmon fillets cut horizontally (approx 125-175g per fillet)

  • Balsamic vinegar to coat the salmon

  • Freshly crushed: Sea salt and black pepper

 

Balsamic Strawberry Topping

  • 500g chopped strawberries

  • Small bunch coriander leaves, roughly chopped

  • 1 Spring Onion, Finely chopped (green part only)

  • Lime juice

  • Lime zest

  • Balsamic vinegar

  • Freshly crushed: Sea salt and black pepper

  • Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Total Time

Prep: 20-30 min. + Cooking / Bake: 15-20 min. 

Makes / Serves 4

 

Method

eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon & Balsamic Strawberry. Preparation of the salmon
eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon & Balsamic Strawberry. Preparation of the salmon

 

 

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Balsamic Strawberry Topping

1. Remove the tops of the strawberries, & finely chop to small bitesized pieces. 

 

(from above)
  • 500g chopped strawberries
  • Small bunch coriander leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 Spring Onion, Finely chopped (green part only)
  • Lime juice & zest
  • Balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly crushed: Sea salt and black pepper
  • Drizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil
eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon & Balsamic Strawberry. Ingredients for the topping
 eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon & Balsamic Strawberry. Adding ingredients to a bowl for the topping
eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon Balsamic Strawberry. Adding a dash of lime juice to the bowl of topping
2. Roughly chop the coriander leaves. Finely chop the the spring onion (the green part only), discarding the white part. Add these together with the strawberries, and place into a bowl.
3. Finely grate the lime using the nutmeg grater (or fine grade equivalent). Add the zest and lime juice to the bowl.
eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon Balsamic Strawberry. Begin lifting carefully the topping mixture.
eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon Balsamic Strawberry. Carefully mix the topping mixture.
4. Combine the ingredients together. Adding the balsamic and extra virgin olive oil generously (to taste). 
5. Season with sea salt and crushed black pepper. Carefully mix bringing space and air into the mix, trying not to bruise the strawberries and corriander leaves.

 

You're Finished! 

Transfer the baked glazed salmon onto individual serving plates. Carefully spoon the topping onto the salmon, allowing some of the juices to naturally flow over.

Drizzle with a little balsamico, & extra virgin olive oil. 

 

eSeasons Strawberry Season- Salmon & Balsamic Strawberry. Finished!

Try taking this in one of our Bentos.

The great thing with the bento is that you can serve into it, and be sure that its leakproof seals will make sure the filling stays where it's supposed to.

Take it to work or school, or just out for a picnic. This great recipe will taste amazing wherever you go. 

You want it warmed? No problem put the bento into the microwave and warm away..... our bentos are so versatile.  

 

 

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Our recipe is really simple to make, and perfect for a fresh Spring / Summery evening, or inspired dinner party. – it is quick to prepare, with little effort, looks amazing.

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