Here is a very simple recipe which you can cook within 20 minutes, yet you will get a gourmet class meal with the benefits of omega 3 fats and iron, without the ill effects of red meats.
If you are lucky enough to live in a country in which fish is in the daily diet, salmon will also be very inexpensive at the market, although it is quite expensive in the restaurant.
The secret to a great salmon steak is patience and not letting it dry out.
You will need:
1 Salmon fillet - any size (it doesn't shrink while cooking so it is easy to decide portions
just by what you see in the market
Soy Sauce
Pepper
Mushrooms - sliced (Champignon or whatever you prefer)
Use low/medium heat to heat up a skillet. After about 45 seconds, put the salmon fillet in, then turn the heat slightly lower (do not use any oils as salmon has its own oils which will come out while cooking).
Immediately pour three tablespoons of soy sauce over the salmon and add one teaspoon of freshly crushed pepper. Then add two tablespoons of water and cover with aluminum foil or a large pot cover (this will keep the fish from drying out while cooking. If well covered, the water will only slightly evaporate over time and the salmons oil will mix well with the soy sauce, pepper and remaining water).
After about five minutes, turn the salmon over and add the mushrooms. Sprinkle one half teaspoon pepper on the salmon. Add one tablespoon of both soy sauce and water only if the previous liquids have nearly dried and the salmon is in danger of drying. Cook for about five more minutes.
Plate and pour remaining juices and mushrooms on top. Serve immediately.
