Salmon is one of the best types of fish you can eat, as it is rich in Omega 3, a nutrient that helps brain function and your nervous system. Fats found in salmon are responsible for many cardiovascular benefits and when eaten two to three times per week, salmon can protect you from problems such as heart attack, stroke, arrhythmia and high blood pressure.

There aren’t too many foods which bring such positive benefits to your diet. What’s more, salmon is totally delicious too. This simple recipe is a quick option for dinner, perfect for a sunny summer evening or to complement a barbeque.

Soy baked salmon with sesame coleslaw - this recipe serves 2
Prep time 20 minutes
Cooking time 15 minutes

You will need:
50ml soy sauce
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped or crushed
1cm ginger root, peeled and grated
2 tbsp honey
juice of half a lime
2 salmon fillet pieces

For the coleslaw:
1/4 white cabbage, shredded
1 small red onion, peeled and finely sliced
1 carrot, grated
1 red chilli, seeded and cut into julienne strips
2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
a small handful coriander leaves, coarsely chopped a small handful mint leaves, finely chopped

Method:

Preheat the oven to 180°C/gas mark 6.

Grab a bowl and stir together the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey and lime. Pour over the salmon and leave to marinate for a short while, if you can.

Lift the salmon from the bowl and place in parchment or foil, spoon over the marinade and twist or fold into a parcel. Place on a flat oven tray and bake for 12-15 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the coleslaw by stirring together all of the ingredients. Using a food processor makes this within seconds but chopping and or hand grating is just as good.

Serve the salmon with spoonfuls of coleslaw and wedges of lime.

Here is our snappy video on how to make this dish.