Baja Salmon
with Yellow Rice- Fish
- Seafood/Fruit de Mer
- Milk
Salsa fresca brings our favourite warm weather vibes. It’s juicy and tangy, with a touch of heat, making it the perfect complement to crispy, Mexican-spiced salmon. The feisty fillets are served on top of steamy yellow rice and finished with lime crema and salsa. Hello summer fresh!
Ingredients
250 g
Salmon Fillets, skin-on
(Contains: Fish, Seafood/Fruit de Mer)
¾ cup
Basmati Rice
113 g
Baby Tomatoes
56 g
Baby Spinach
2 unit
Green Onion
1 unit
Lime
7 g
Cilantro
3 tbsp
Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk)
2 tbsp
Mexican Seasoning
Not included in your delivery
2.5 tbsp
Oil*
¼ tsp
Salt*
¼ tsp
Pepper*
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Before starting, wash and dry all produce. Quarter tomatoes. Thinly slice green onions, keeping white and green parts separate. Roughly chop cilantro. Zest, then juice half the lime. Cut remaining lime into wedges. Roughly chop spinach.
Heat a medium pot over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), green onion whites, rice and half the Mexican Seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1-2 min. Add 1 1/4 cups water (dbl for 4 ppl) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min. Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
While rice cooks, add tomatoes, cilantro, remaining green onions, 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl) and half the lime juice to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.
Add sour cream, remaining lime juice and 1/4 tsp lime zest (dbl for 4 ppl) to a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Stir in water, 1/2 tbsp at a time, until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.
Pat salmon dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Season flesh sides with remaining Mexican Seasoning. Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4 ppl), then salmon, skin-side down. Cook until skin is crispy, 3-4 min. Flip and cook until salmon is opaque and cooked through, 2-3 min.**
Fluff rice with a fork, then add spinach. Season with salt and pepper. Stir until spinach is wilted, 1 min. Divide rice between plates. Top with barramundi and salsa fresca. Drizzle with crema and squeeze over a lime wedge, if desired.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavor: Customers found the dish very flavorful, with a fresh and delicious blend of tastes.
- Ease of prep: Preparation was generally quick and easy, though some found cooking unevenly sized salmon pieces challenging.
- Suggestions: Use all the provided spice and lime for maximum flavor; consider adding extra tomatoes to the salsa fresca.
