Doin' Some Cookin'... Asian Salmon with Mustard Dressing

This Asian Salmon with Mustard Dressing is the perfect end of Summer meal. It's the perfect combination of flavors and it comes together quickly for a healthy seafood dinner. 

I simply served mine with a sliced tomato drizzled with olive and sprinkled with sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper. 

I was using up what I had in the fridge but next time I'd love to roast some baby red potatoes and veggies to serve along side this salmon. 

Asian Salmon with Mustard Dressing

Adapted From: @whole30recipes on Instagram

Makes 2 Servings

Stars of the Show:

• 1 lb salmon fillet
• sea salt, to taste
• ground ginger, to taste
• 2 tbsp hot Chinese mustard
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• toasted sesame seeds, to taste

And Action:

Heat butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle salmon fillet with sea salt and ground ginger. Place flesh side down and cook 5 minutes each side. 

While the salmon sears, combine mustard, soy sauce, garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and sesame seeds in a small bowl and mix well. 

Flip the salmon and spread the sauce on the flesh, flip and cook another minute. Enjoy!

Doin' Some Cookin'... Asian Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is one of my absolute favorites for lunch or a quick snack so canned tuna is a pantry staple. Little Man loves it with just mayo and gets tuna sandwiches packed in his lunch once or twice a week. I on the other hand love variety and obviously trying new recipes so when I came across this recipe for a low-carb tuna salad I knew I had to make this for my lunch this week.

What takes this tuna salad over the top is the dressing, which is a sesame peanut dressing. Reminds me of the peanut dipping sauce they use for spring rolls. Yum!

In this tuna salad you get the perfect balance of tuna, crunch from the cucumbers, and a punch of flavor. You have to try it.

This salad can be prepared the night before by simply keeping the dressing and greens in separate containers, perfect to pack for work lunches.

Asian Tuna Salad

Adapted From: HelloHealthy from MyFitnessPal

Makes 1 Serving

Stars of the Show for the Dressing:

• 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 3/4 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp soy sauce
• sea salt, to taste

Stars of the Show for the Salad:

• 1/2 can tuna, drained and flaked
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/4 cup cucumbers, quartered
• red onions, chopped, to taste
• sesame seeds, to taste

And Action:

Combine all dressing ingredients in a small container with lid and shake vigorously until mixed. 

In a bowl, toss the salad ingredients until combined. 

Add the dressing and toss to combine. Garnish with sesame seeds. Enjoy!