Sweet and Sour Salmon
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinate
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
288 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sweet and Sour Salmon
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Beautifully flavored with a pleasant contrast in texture, this sweet and sour salmon recipe is perfect for both weekday meals and special feasts.
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Ingredients
- 4 piece salmon filets
For the sauce
- 3 tablespoon white rice vinegar see note 1
- 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine see note 2
- 1½ tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
For the skin
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch fine salt
For the garnish
- scallions finely chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon filets with kitchen paper to remove any moisture on the surface.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix all the ingredients for the sauce until well incorporated. Microwave for 20 seconds so that the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the sauce into a roasting pan/oven dish. With the skin side facing up, lay the salmon filets over the sauce. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes or so.
- While waiting, prepare the oven by moving the rack up so that the salmon will be placed about 4 in/10 cm below the top heat element (not closer than that though). Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C using the broil with fan setting (aka grill with fan).
- When the oven is preheated, brush a thin layer of olive oil over the skin, then sprinkle a little fine salt on top (do not overdo it).
- Put the pan/dish onto the oven rack. Leave to cook for about 10 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and the flesh is cooked (see note 3 for adjustment). Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.
Notes
- You may use either Chinese or Japanese white rice vinegar. Alternatively, use cider vinegar as a substitute.
- Shaoxing rice wine can be replaced by dry sherry or white wine.
- Depending on the size of the filets, cooking time varies. Begin checking at 8 minutes. Add more time if necessary. If available, use a meat thermometer to insert into the thickest part of the salmon, it should read above 145°F/63°C.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
288kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
94mg
(31%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
875mg
(25%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
126IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 288kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 875mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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