Description
A simple yet flavorful dish of salmon steamed with ginger and soy sauce, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Grate the ginger and mince the garlic.
- Marinate the salmon: Mix soy sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl. Coat the salmon fillets with the mixture and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare the steaming setup: Set up your steamer over simmering water ensuring it doesn’t touch the fish.
- Steam the salmon: Place marinated salmon in the steamer, cover, and steam for 10-12 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Finishing touches: Drizzle with lemon or lime juice and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the salmon; it’s best when moist and flaky. Adding red pepper flakes can give a nice kick if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, ginger, steamed, easy recipe, healthy dinner