Seared Salmon and Greens

By Chef_Roc

Nutritious salmon, whole grains, and a side of greens will fill you up with the good stuff.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
• 4 teaspoons canola or peanut oil
• 4 salmon fillets (4 to 5 ounces each)
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 head bok choy (1 1/2 pounds), cored and chopped

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine soy sauce, lime juice, ginger, and agave, if using. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Season salmon with salt and pepper and cook until opaque throughout, 1 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel.

2. In same skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium. Add garlic and bok choy; season with salt and pepper. Cook, tossing, until bok choy is bright green, about 3 minutes. Serve salmon and bok choy with rice and soy-lime sauce.