Glazed Salmon with Bulgur and Asparagus
Glazed Salmon with Bulgur and Asparagus
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (625 ml) water
- 1 cup (180 g) fine bulgur
- 1 lime, zest finely grated and juiced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
- ¾ lb (340 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 ½-inch (4 cm) pieces on an angle
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) maple syrup
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) fish sauce
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) sambal oelek
- 1 lb (450 g) salmon fillet without skin, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- Toasted sesame seeds, to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, bring 1 ½ cups (375 ml) of the water to a boil. Add the bulgur. Season with salt and pepper. Cover. Remove from the heat and let sit for 15 minutes. Fluff the grains with a fork. Add the lime zest, lime juice and sesame oil. Mix well. Adjust the seasoning.
- Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, bring the remaining water to a boil. Season with salt. Add the asparagus and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse quickly under cold water. Drain and add to the bulgur. Set aside.
Glazed Salmon with Bulgur and Asparagus