Steamed Salmon with Ginger and Green Onion
Moist and tender salmon steamed to perfection with ginger and green onion.
Category
Main Course
Prep
20 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Style
Chinese
Technique
steaming
Diet Friendly
Paleo
Daily recipe · May 17, 2023
A little about this dish
This recipe is a simple and flavorful way of enjoying salmon. The brining process helps the fish retain moisture and tenderness during cooking. Ginger and green onions add a punch of umami and freshness to the dish, while soy sauce brings depth of flavor.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Salmon fillets — 4
- Salt — 2 tablespoons
- Water — 4 cups
- Sliced ginger — 1/2 cup — sliced
- Chopped green onions — 1/2 cup — chopped
- Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
Preparation
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Step 1 — 💧🧂🍣Mix water and salt until salt is fully dissolved. Add salmon fillets and let it brine for 15 minutes.
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Step 2 — 🍲🔥Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.
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Step 3 — 💦🧼🐟Rinse the salmon under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
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Step 4 — 🍽️🧅🧄🐟🚂Place the salmon fillets on a plate and top them with sliced ginger and chopped green onions. When the water is boiling, place the plate with the salmon in the steamer and cover with a lid.
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Step 5 — 🌬️🍽️🐟🌡️Steam for 8-10 minutes until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
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Step 6 — 🥢🍶🥦🍚🍣Carefully remove the plate from the steamer and drizzle with soy sauce. Serve hot with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
A final fox tip
You can use other aromatics such as garlic, lemongrass or chili peppers to infuse the salmon with different flavors. To make it more indulgent, you can add a drizzle of sesame oil on top before serving. Kids can help by measuring and mixing the brine solution, rinsing and patting dry the salmon, and arranging the ginger and green onions on top.