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- 2 lbs salmon, portioned in 1/2lb fillets
- 2 cups brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved
- 2 cups eggplant, chopped into about 1/2" chunks
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 T garlic, minced
- 1-2 serrano chiles, thinly sliced, more or less depending on how spicy you want it
- 1 large handful of (Thai if possible) basil leaves, roughly chopped - some extra for garnish
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sauce:
- 2 T fish sauce
- 2 T soy sauce
- 1 T palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 3/4 cup water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 246g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 341 | |
| Calories from Fat 184 | 54% |
| Total Fat 20.43g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 4.64g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium 734mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs 5.82g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 2.49g | 2% |
| Protein 32.39g | 52% |
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