Steamed Salmon In The Microwave
This recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will excite your taste buds. Fresh fillets of salmon or white fish are paired with zesty ginger, fragrant spring onions, and a mixture of light and dark soy sauce, creating a harmonious blend of savory and slightly sweet notes. Finished off with a drizzle of aromatic sesame oil and a garnish of fresh coriander, this dish is both visually appealing and delicious. Quick and easy to make, it's perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 450g fillets of salmon or firm white fish, such as cod
- 1½ tbsp finely shredded fresh root ginger
- 3 tbsp finely shredded spring onions
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp groundnut oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- handful of fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper then cut into very big pieces. Put in a heatproof dish and evenly scatter with the ginger. Wrap tightly in cling film. Can be prepared to here up to 2-3 hours ahead, chill. Put the plate of fish into the microwave and cook for 3-5 minutes (depending on its thickness and how you like your fish cooked) on full power.
- Remove the plate of cooked fish. Wait one minute and pour off any excess liquid that may have accumulated on the plate, then scatter the spring onions on the fish, together with the light and dark soy sauces.
- Heat the two oils together in a small saucepan until very hot, then pour over the top of the fish. Scatter with a handful of coriander sprigs and serve at once.
Yield
Serves 6
Nutrition
- Calories: 167 calories
- Fat Content: 11 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 1 grams carbohydrates
- Protein Content: 16 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.3 milligram of sodium
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