Asian-inspired salmon marinated in a sweet-savory soy and ginger sauce, then broiled. Produces a luminous, glazed finish with mild heat and aromatic depth—elegant for weeknight dinners.
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
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.