Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce

Name: Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup honey or sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 3 tablespoons water; 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 inches ginger peeled and freshly minced; 1 small garlic cloves freshly minced; 1 each thai bird's eye chili peppers freshly seeded and finely chopped; 1 1/2 pounds salmon or other type of fish as desired; 1 x olive oil; 1/2 each red onion halved and thinly sliced, or 1 shallot; 14 ounces baby spinach or tatsoi

Servings: persons

1/4 cup honey or sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
2 inches ginger peeled and freshly minced
1 small garlic cloves freshly minced
1 each thai bird's eye chili peppers freshly seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds salmon or other type of fish as desired
1 x olive oil
1/2 each red onion halved and thinly sliced, or 1 shallot
14 ounces baby spinach or tatsoi

1
Add the honey, fish sauce, water, lime juice, ginger, garlic and thai chili in a bowl, whisk until well blended.
2
Season with salt and pepper.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4
Brush the fish fillets on all sides with about 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil.
5
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the fillets.
6
Cook until just opaque in the center, about 5 minutes.
7
Only cook one side.
8
Meanwhile, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil in another nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
9
Stir in sliced red onions or shallots, and cook for 1 minute.
10
Stir in baby spinach or tatsoi.
11
Cook until the spinach is wilted but still bright green, 2 to 3 minutes.
12
Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
13
Divide the cooked baby spinach or tatsoi evenly among 4 serving plates.
14
Arrange the cooked fish on top of spinach.
15
Spoon the sauce over the fish and spinach.
16
Serve and add more sauce as needed.

724

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup honey or sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 3 tablespoons water, 2 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Crispy Salmon on Tatsoi with Spicy Thai Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!