Poached Kvarøy Arctic Salmon with Butternut Broth
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Inspired by the cozy, comforting flavors of fall and the fresh, vibrant Thai basil plant still growing in my back patio, this dish is a balance of richness and lightness. Coconut milk and pureed butternut squash keep it creamy, while a finish of fresh greens and lime keep it bright and light. Poaching the salmon cooks it gently, keeping it delicately tender and gives it flavor from the aromatic broth.
I was asked to create a fun, intriquing recipe using Kvarøy Arctic Salmon for Edible Philly. Poaching the salmon really lets it shine, and this recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free to boot. Rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and various vitamins and minerals, salmon is an excellent addition to any healthy diet and can help to improve heart health, brain function, and overall well-being. I love this recipe to help add healthy and delicious salmon into my cozy fall recipe rotation.
INGREDIENTS
Salmon: Kvarøy is on a quest to create the healthiest, most sustainable and humanely raised, antibiotic-free salmon possible off the coast of Norway. Salmon is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, B12, and D and selenium, and can help support heart health, immune function, skin health, and the nervous system. Eat salmon that can help build the integrity of ocean ecosystems and protects the wild population!
Coconut Oil: Coconut oil has many benefits — antimicrobial, may boost skin and oral health, and may even improve blood coagulation factors. But it is also high in saturated fatty acids that can increase LDLs, so a little goes a long way.
Butternut Squash: Great source of beta carotene, fiber, vitamin K1, potassium, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and great for helping gut health and your immune system.
Garlic: Full of anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost your immune system and make it effective against fighting colds and infections, as well as antibiotic properties to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites.
Ginger: Great for efficient digestion, upset stomaches including nausea and motion sickness, and a powerful anti-inflammatory agent to fight against colds. It’s also great for increasing serotonin and dopamine levels and could also provide benefits for anxiety, depression, dementia, pain, Alzheimer's disease and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Lemongrass: Contains quercetin, a flavonoid known for having antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits that may help reduce inflammation, reduce pain, relieve anxiety and bloating, as well as help strengthen the nervous system.
Thai Chili: A good source of minerals, such as potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron, and capsaicinoids, chilis may help boost your immune system, digestive health, and metabolism, help reduce allergies, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and help improve eye, hair, and skin health.
Vegetable Stock: A good stock is nourishing and contains healthy minerals like Vitamins A, C, E, and K and iron, and can be an excellent source of essential electrolytes that can boost the immune system, flight inflammation, help with anemia, and increase energy levels.
Coconut Milk: Contains a type of fat called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can help stimulate energy, electrolytes, and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help support the immune system.
Palm Sugar: A better choice than sugar because palm sugar retains its innate nutritional value, which includes dietary fiber, antioxidants, Vitamin B, potassium, iron, zinc, and inulin, a prebiotic that supports gut health. It may support brain function and the immune system, and also has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
Fish Sauce: Rich in protein, essential amino acids, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, it is said to help support sleep, the digestive system, metabolism, and muscle growth.
Chinese Broccoli: Like other leafy green vegetables, Chinese broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients. It contains high amounts of beta carotene, fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, and Vitamins A, B, C, K, and E.
Rice Vermicelli: Gluten-free, low fat, and low in carbs, rice noodles are a great, healthy option. They are also high in manganese and selenium, an antioxidant that can help prevent against some disease.
RECIPE NOTES:
Poaching the salmon adds a beautifully delicate texture and flavor to the salmon. But by all means, you may cook the salmon however you want — pan-sear, air fryer, oven, skin on, skin off, etc.
Salmon is the star of the show in this dish, but if you don’t want to eat salmon, it would taste equally as delicious made with chicken, tofu, or chickpeas.
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