Personal trainer and nutritionist Shelley Darlington is known for her YouTube channel Strong Curves, where she posts workouts, fitness tips and nutrition advice. In her new book The Strong Curves Cookbook: 100+ High-Protein, Low-Carb Recipes to Help You Lose Weight, Build Muscle, and Get Strong, Darlington shares her favourite recipes for staying healthy and satiated – without breaking a sweat. “This is a simple Asian-inspired dish with flaky melt-in-your-mouth teriyaki salmon,” she writes about this recipe. “Easily whipped up in under 20 minutes, you can’t go wrong with this protein-packed lunch.” You can swap salmon for another type of fish, such as cod or halibut, if you like.
Teriyaki Salmon With Bok Choy
Shelley Darlington's recipe for oven-roasted salmon with teriyaki sauce, served with sautéed bok choy.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or tamari
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 4 salmon fillets 6 oz (170 g) each, skin on
- ½ tsp salt divided
- ¼ tsp black pepper divided
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 heads baby bok choy
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, or gas mark 6) and place the rack in the middle of the oven.
- In a small bowl, make the teriyaki sauce by whisking together the coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic and ginger (see note).
- Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down in a baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the salmon, making sure to coat each fillet evenly.
- Bake the salmon for 10 to 12 minutes or until it’s cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the bok choy into quarters and add to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes or until the bok choy is tender and lightly browned.
- Divide the bok choy among four plates and top with a salmon fillet. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
To make this recipe spicy, add ¼ teaspoon of chile flakes to the teriyaki sauce.
