Ingredients
– 4 tablespoons oil
– 2 eight-ounce salmon fillets (450g total) lightly salted
– ½ cup water
– 3 tablespoons soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– 4 tablespoons finely julienned ginger
– 3 scallions thinly julienned into 2-inch pieces
– ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
1-Prepare ingredients: Prepare ingredients by julienning the ginger and scallions, and lightly salt the salmon fillets.
2-Heat and cook salmon: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook salmon skin-side down for 4-7 minutes.
3-Flip salmon: Flip and cook the other side briefly, then remove and set aside.
4-Fry ginger and scallions: In the same pan, fry the ginger and scallions with the remaining oil.
5-Add sauce mixture: Add the prepared sauce mixture, boil briefly, and combine with the salmon.
6-Serve: Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Last Step:
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🔥 Ensure the salmon skin crisps without burning by cooking on medium-high heat and not moving the fillets too soon.
🌿 Use fresh scallions and ginger julienned finely for the best aroma and texture.
🍚 Serve over steamed rice to soak up the flavorful sauce and complete the meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying and sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with sauce and toppings
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g