Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières
For 4 people:
Salmon
Quinoa
Broccolini (Long-stem broccoli)
Others
Lemon Soy Dressing
🥣 Salmon (Gently Cooked)
1/ In a pot, combine water, salt, lemon slices, lemon zest, thyme, and bay leaf. Heat gently to about 80–90°C (do not boil).
2/ Add the salmon and cook gently over low heat for about 8 minutes (cover slightly with a lid).
3/ Turn off the heat, cover, and let it rest for another 5 minutes in the residual heat.
4/ Remove the salmon, wrap it loosely in foil, let it rest, then chill in the refrigerator.
🥣 Quinoa
5/ Rinse the quinoa lightly, then cook it with water and salt over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
6/ Once the water is absorbed, turn off the heat and gently fluff with olive oil.
🥣 Eggs
7/ Place the eggs in a pot of cold water, bring to a boil, then cook for 9–10 minutes until hard-boiled.
8/ Peel and cut in half.
🥣 Broccolini
9/ Trim lightly, removing small leaves or rough ends, then blanch in salted boiling water for 1–2 minutes.
10/ In a pan, heat olive oil and garlic over low heat until fragrant.
11/ Add the broccolini, cook over medium heat until lightly browned, and season with salt and black pepper.
🥣 Lemon Soy Dressing
12/ In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper.
🥣 Plating
13/ Spread the quinoa on a plate, place the salmon in the center, add the broccolini and eggs, scatter halved cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with the dressing just before serving.
🌟Serving Tips and Variations🌟
⭐️ Chill the salmon for a lighter taste: Chilling the salmon makes it especially refreshing, perfect for warmer days. You can prepare it the day before or in the morning.
⭐️ Quinoa as a light and gluten-free option: In our family, we use quinoa as a gluten-free ingredient. It’s light, easy to digest, and pairs beautifully with salmon.
⭐️ Enjoy quinoa warm or cold: Quinoa works well both warm and chilled, so feel free to adapt it to the season or your preference.
⭐️ Keep broccolini simple: Lightly browning adds flavor, but if you prefer something quicker, simply blanching it is perfectly fine.
⭐️ Use any vegetables you like: You can also use asparagus or other vegetables you have at home. In Dubai, thick white asparagus like in Germany is harder to find, so broccolini is a great alternative.
⭐️ Add fresh herbs for brightness: Dill or parsley adds a fresh, aromatic touch that pairs especially well with salmon.
⭐️ Dress just before serving: Add the lemon soy dressing right before serving to keep everything fresh and well-balanced.
Founder of @Umami Sans Frontières
