Soy-Ginger Salmon


Course : Salmon
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 pound salmon fillet -- cut into 4 pieces

1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 spray vegetable cooking spray

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

30 ounces fresh spinach -- stems removed

2 tablespoons water

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon asian sesame oil

2 cups cooked orzo

4 medium green onions -- for garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Combine soy sauce, water, sugar and ginger in baking dish. Add salmon, turning to coat, and let stand 15 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Add sesame seeds and toast 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. 3. Add vegetable oil to same skillet and heat 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; cook 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; turn salmon, cover and cook 3 minutes more, until cooked through. Transfer salmon to plate; discard skin. Add remaining marinade to skillet and boil 1 to 2 minutes, until syrupy. 4. Meanwhile, lightly coat Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray. Heat 1 minute over medium heat. Add garlic, spinach and water. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Stir in salt and sesame oil. Serve salmon topped with soy glaze and sesame seeds with spinach and orzo. Garnish with green onions. Notes: Food Editor's Favorite The salmon marinates in a soy-ginger sauce. Sesame seeds are toasted for a tastier crunch; a touch of sesame oil is added for a flavor punch. Prep time: 15 minutes plus standing Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes Easy, low-f

 

Nutritional Information:

Daily Goal Calories 405 2,000 (F), 2,500 (M) Total Fat 11.5 g 60 g or less (F), 70 g or less (M) Saturated Fat 1.5 g 20 g or less (F), 23 g or less (M) Cholesterol 62 mg 300 mg or less Sodium 1,079 mg 2,400 mg or less Carbohydrates 43 g 250 g or more Protein 33 g 55 g to 90 g Calcium 181 mg 1,000 mg


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