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Crispy Scallion Ginger Salmon

This Crispy Ginger Scallion Salmon recipe uses a delicious combination of ginger, scallion, cilantro, and soy sauce gives that traditional flavor of a steamed fish, but easy-to-prepare and rich, crispy salmon takes the traditional recipe to a new level.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 308 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons oil
  • 2 eight oz. salmon fillets (450g total, sprinkled lightly and evenly with salt)
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons ginger (finely julienned)
  • 3 scallions (very thinly julienned into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Place a frying pan (we used a cast-iron skillet), over medium-high heat. Spread two tablespoons of oil evenly in the pan. Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down. Cook the salmon on each side for 4-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the piece. These somewhat thicker fillets took closer to 7 minutes on each side. Don’t fuss with the salmon while it cooks.
  2. As a little cheat, look at the side of your filet. There should be no appearance of rawness in the middle. As the cooked salmon converges in the center of the cross-section of your filet as you sear each side, you’ll be able to get a decent sense of when your salmon is cooked.
  3. While the salmon is cooking, in a small bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Set aside.
  4. Transfer the cooked filets to a plate. In the same pan you seared the salmon in, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and lightly fry the ginger until crisp. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, followed by the prepared soy sauce mixture. Bring the sauce to a boil, and turn off the heat.
  5. To serve the salmon, place on a bed of rice, and spoon the scallion and ginger evenly over the salmon. Pour the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Calories 308kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 954mg (40%) Potassium 649mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 270IU (5%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 308

% Daily Value*

Calories 308kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 954mg 40%
Potassium 649mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 270IU 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.