Mad About Matcha: Salmon in Coconut-Matcha Broth
There’s something in the air … Can you feel it? No, it’s not spring fever. It’s matcha fever. Here we’ll share tasty, fun ways to put this hot ingredient to cool use.
Eating healthy should still be delicious.
Salmon in Coconut-Matcha Broth
Though we often think of matcha in sweet recipes, it can also be delicious in savory applications. Here, it lends depth to a broth made with coconut milk, lemongrass, and shallots.
1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed2 medium shallots, quartered1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin slices1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk1 tablespoon matcha powder1 tablespoon fresh lime juice3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided4 (6-ounce) skinless salmon fillets1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 tablespoon canola oil
1. Cut lemongrass in half lengthwise; crush lemongrass halves with flat side of a chef’s knife.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallot quarters to pan; cook 5 minutes or until charred, turning occasionally. Reserve 2 shallot quarters. Add lemongrass and ginger to pan with remaining shallot quarters; cook 1 minute. Add stock and coconut milk; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, until liquid reduces to about 1 cup. Strain liquid through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Return liquid to pan. Add matcha, lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Keep warm.
3. Sprinkle salmon with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon to pan; cook 4 minutes. Turn salmon over; cook 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Thinly slice reserved shallot quarters. Spoon about 1/4 cup broth into each of 4 shallow bowls; arrange 1 fillet in each bowl. Divide shallot slices among bowls.
SERVES 4CALORIES 342; FAT 17.5g (sat 5.8g, mono 4.2g, poly 3.1g); PROTEIN 38g; CARB 8g; FIBER 0g; SUGARS 1g (est. added sugars 0g); CHOL 89mg; IRON 1mg; SODIUM 494mg; CALC 25mg
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