China Moon Salmon

13 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 12 min
Ready In: 27 min

“You'll love the intense flavor of Asian ingredients that infuses this oh-so-easy salmon dish. And, the salmon is prepared in a steamer so it's healthy too! Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables.” - by JADESTAR

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 dash sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
salt and pepper to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Begin heating water in the bottom of steamer pot.
Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in black bean sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chicken broth; set aside.
Rinse salmon, and pat dry. Season each side lightly with salt and pepper. Place in a small shallow pan. Spoon black bean mixture over salmon. Place in steamer pot over boiling water.
Steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
235 cal
12%

Fat
14 g
22%

Carbs
2.7 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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XMASRED

May. 14, 2003

"I liked this recipe. Subtle flavors were interesting. However, I may poach the fish in a pan with the ingredients next time, rather than stea I think more of these unique flavors will be in each bi..." See morete...."

Kim

Apr. 30, 2003

"My husband loved this recipe! He has never liked salmon until he tried this one. I did not steam the salmon, but baked it instead...." See more"

JADESTAR

May. 2, 2008

"This recipe works best if it's put into pan without holes and allowed to poach in the juices. The fish absorbs all of the wonderful flavors and you can ladle the sauce over white rice. YUMMY!..." See more"

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