One-pot Sticky Salmon

Quick weeknight sticky salmon meal with navel oranges and asparagus, served with brown rice.

Ingredients

• 4 x 200g skinless salmon fillets
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tsp cornflour
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup fresh navel orange juice
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, halved
• 2 x 250g packets microwave brown rice and quinoa mix
• 1 navel orange, halved, very thinly sliced
• Fresh mint leaves, to serve

Method

Season salmon with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add salmon. Cook for 3 minutes each side or until browned.

Meanwhile, combine cornflour, garlic, fennel seeds, stock, orange juice and maple syrup in a medium jug. Season with salt and pepper. Add maple mixture to pan. Sprinkle with asparagus. Cook for 4 minutes or until salmon is cooked as desired and sauce thickens.

Meanwhile, cook rice mix following packet directions.

Top salmon with sliced orange. Sprinkle with mint. Serve with rice mix.