Updated post.
Adored by the likes of Beyonce and Victoria Beckham, Kale is a foodie fave du jour. Rumour has it even McDonalds is ‘lovin’ it’ and plans to add kale to its menu in the not too distant future (McKale perhaps..?).
One of the healthiest vegetables around, it provides a day’s recommended daily intake of vitamin C, twice the recommended allowance of vitamin A, and 1000% more vitamin K than spinach! Kale is packed full of minerals, healthy fatty acids and it’s only around 35 calories per serving! Impressive huh?!
It is also extremely versatile and can be enjoyed in soups, juices, stir frys and stews, whilst baked kale chips are one of mine and the boy’s favourite snacks (I promise I’ll post my recipe on here soon).
Food fads come and go but with such impressive health benefits, I predict the kale craze is here to stay. And if its good enough for Queen Bey and Lady Beckham, it’s good enough for me.
I wanted to share my recipe for curly kale with salmon and chilli.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1-2 medium red chillies, deseeded and thinly chopped
- 2 cloves of crushed garlic
- 175-200g/6-8oz pieces of thick salmon fillet.
- sea salt and pepper
- 350g of curly kale
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 lemon
- drizzle virgin olive oil to serve
Method:
Heat the coconut oil in a large pan or wok on a medium heat until simmering. Sauté the red onion, garlic and chillies on a medium heat for 1-2 minute until garlic is golden and onions are soft. Add your kale at this point too.
Rub the salmon with the coconut oil, salt and pepper. Add to the pan. Pan-roast for around 6 – 8 minutes depending on how cooked through you like your salmon.
Add the kale to the pan. You can blanche beforehand but I don’t. I add a little water or vegetable stock to help it cook quicker.
Remove from heat and serve As with all fish, I like to drizzle with a little olive oil and serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon too.
Have you cooked with kale yet?
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I haven’t cooked with kale yet but this looks like the ideal recipe to try! Thankful hosting
Oh you will love it Lucy x
Hey, thanks for hosting again. I’ve never actually tried Kale before but it does look lovely … Might need to pop it in my basket next time i’m shopping 🙂 xxx
OOh you should, it’s delicious x
I had a great Kale salad in USA but apart from that it’s not something I’ve really eaten. They grow it in the field in front of our house so I should probably just grab a handful and try experimenting!
Oh wow, kale salad sounds fab, you must cook with it next, especially as it’s close to your house x
I love curly kale, I use it in salads, dinners, smoothies. such a diverse ingredient. thanks for hosting. x
OOh never thought to add it to smoothies, will now, thanks x
I love finding new recipes for salmon and the addition of kale makes this a good one!
So pleased you like the recipe Lydia x
Perfect timing as I do my Paleo meal plan for next week – this looks delicious!!
Oh fab, paleo is such a great way to eat x
This looks lovely and healthy – perfect for Spring. We love Salmon but haven’t actually made it in ages – think I’ll add some to my basket today!
Ooh you should! Thanks, so glad you like it x
This is EXACTLY what I’d like for lunch!
Absolutely delicious 😀
Yay, so pleased you like it!
Oh that looks nice and healthy! I love salmon but I have never tried pan-fried kale before. Must try! x
It’s yummy Mel x
I’m addicted to kale, salmon and as little washing up as possible! This looks seriously good and has my name written all over it!
Hhaa same! Thanks, so glad you like it x
This is already on my meal plan for next week. Thank you – can’t wait to try it. xx
Yay so pleased x
I’ve never been a fan of spinach as it loses its shape and goes so limp once cooked. The kale looks fabulous though and the colour is superb against the salmon.
This definitely holds its shape better and I think of it as sort of a cross between spinach and cabbage really x
This meal is right up my street! Healthy yet delicious x
Thanks darling, glad you like it x
Love the sound of this hon… But you knew I’d say that didn’t you 😉
Hehe thanks chick, I hoped so x
Wow! You have so many amazing foods here, Vicki. Thanks for the great party, as always. Hugs! xx
My pleasure, thanks for linking up lovely x
How utterly delicious and simple to make, love it! Always looking for new ways to prepare salmon so will give this a try for sure.
Thanks, so simple and tasty too!
Wow this looks delicious. I have never tried kale. It is on the list. Will add this to our food planner! #TastyTuesdays
Think you’ll love it x
This looks super yummy! Wish i had this on my table one day… love salmon!
Me too, made it weeks ago, it was yummy x
Ooh, looks delicious. I make salmon once a week so it’s always good to know a new way to make it. I’ve been meaning to try kale but have been a bit scared. Will give it a go soon! #tastytuesdays
Yay, you will love kale hun x
This dish looks lovely Vicki, healthy and packed full of flavour. Delicious.
So glad you like it Julie, you feel like popeye after eating it. Kale is the new spinach after all! x
We love chilli salmon and kale – delicious! Thanks for another tasty recipe x
My pleasure, glad you like it x
My favourite protein, with my favourite leafy green! Now if I could just get the hubby and tot to eat salmon! Dinner for one I guess 😉
.:Marta:.
Dinner for one indeed! So glad you like it x
Kale scares me I am yet to try it!! This looks lovely though x
Don’t be scared, it rocks x
Hi Vicki! Thanks for hosting! I’m sharing Ginger Sesame Chicken Stir Fry.
I hope you have a great week!
Fab, thanks for linking up.
I love salmon but never thought to combine it with kale. It looks really tasty
It’s so good Alison x
Well done for getting your kids to eat kale!! I take my hat off to you…whatever I do with it, it gets rejected by the kids here. I just keep trying 😉
Oh no, my kids really love it. My eldest is fussy with other vegetables though, so far only cucumber, carrots and sweetcorn along with kale, the youngest eats everything, literally x
Mmm this looks lovely lady- I adore Kale, and I always feel like I can polish my ‘healthy halo’ afterwards! x
Hehe, me too, glad you like it lovely x
So delicious looking salmon! thanks for the recipe!
My pleasure, so glad you like it, thanks Eileen x
I’ve never tried kale, but this year I have planted loads, if the family don’t like it our chickens will. 😀
This looks so good. I love kale and am always looking for new ways to serve it. This is just perfect.
Oh fab, so glad you like it x
I’ve never actually tried kale (how bad is that?!). I might just have to give this recipe a go! x
It’s delicious, especially drizzled in olive oil and lemon or soya sauce and sesame oil- you will love it Laura x
I love the combination of salmon and chilli and your version looks delicious.
Thanks darling, a favourite meal here x
Oh wow Vicki this looks amazing! The hubby has gotten a bit bored of salmon recently so I’m sure this might just tempt him again
Ooh hope he loves it as much as we do x
Oh my goodness this looks tasty! My other half is a trout farmer so I might try it with trout. 🙂 Thanks for hosting.
Oh fab, would work brilliantly with trout too, how cool he’s a trout farmer x
I’m firmly part of the kale craze too! This looks delicious. I have struggled to convince the kids to eat it as much as I do but the flavours in this sound lovely. Will definitely give it a try.
It’s yummy isn’t it. My kids love it x
that looks so tasty , i love salmon but not tried pan fried kale before x
Thanks, you will love it Jenny x
Oh this looks so very tasty indeed! I am bookmarking and trying out pronto. Thanks for hosting my lovely.
So glad you like it chick x
So glad you posted this Vicki. Just ten minutes ago I said to my son I’ll get salmon for lunch and I was just trying to decide how to prepare it. Now I know.
Oh what fab timing, enjoy x