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Ingredients
- 2 pounds wild salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon TRIFECTA Spice Blend
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 pound baby bok choy, chopped (see Note)
- 2 teaspoons coconut aminos
- Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon water
FOR THE DEGLAZING LIQUID
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
FOR GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
Place an oven rack directly under the broiler and turn on the oven to the broil setting. Heat a large oven-safe skillet (preferably cast-iron) over high heat.
Use a paper towel to pat the salmon dry on both sides. Sprinkle both sides lightly with the spice blend.
Place the salmon skin side down in the preheated dry skillet and sear for 2 minutes. Transfer the pan to the oven and broil for 4 minutes, until the salmon is opaque in the center or cooked to your liking. Remove the salmon from the pan once it’s cooked so that you can deglaze the pan.
In a small bowl, mix together all the deglazing liquid ingredients. Return the pan to the stovetop over high heat and pour in the deglazing liquid. Use a whisk to remove the seared bits from the bottom of the pan to flavor the sauce. Let the sauce reduce for 4 to 5 minutes, until it becomes thick and sticky, stirring occasionally.
Heat a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil, then the bok choy and coconut aminos. Season lightly with salt and add the water. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bok choy is fork-tender, tossing halfway through.
To serve, divide the bok choy and salmon among 4 plates and drizzle the sauce over the top. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
HOW TO DEGLAZE A PAN
Pour a liquid such as broth into a very hot pan that has flavor-filled bits of food seared on the bottom. Whisk the liquid to remove the bits from the bottom of the pan and help flavor the sauce. Allow the liquid to simmer rapidly over high heat for a few minutes, then strain the sauce before serving.