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Sweet Salmon with Ginger and Scallions

AsianSeafoodEasy15 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets (1 inch thick)
  • 4 stalks scallions, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 0.3 cup fresh ginger, cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • 1 0.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.3 cup white wine, rice wine, or sweet sake
  • 0.5 cup water
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil, optional

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a pan over high heat. Season both sides of salmon fillets with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Place fillets in pan skin-side down and do not disturb. Cook on high for 40 seconds, then reduce heat to medium-high and cook 3 more minutes.

  3. 3

    Turn fillets over and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside on a plate.

  4. 4

    Increase heat to high. Add ginger and scallions to the pan. Cook until slightly tender, about 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Add wine and deglaze the pan. Add soy sauce, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Return salmon fillets carefully to the pan and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately.