Description
A light and flavorful dish featuring fresh salmon infused with aromatic ginger, perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 salmon fillet
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh herbs (cilantro, basil, or scallions)
- Optional vegetables (broccoli, spinach, or bell peppers)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon: Rinse your salmon fillet under cold water and pat it dry.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the fish: Place the salmon in a dish, pour the marinade over it, and let sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Prepare for steaming: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a simmer using a steamer basket.
- Add veggies (optional): Toss optional vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and layer them underneath or next to the salmon.
- Steam the salmon: Lay the salmon skin-side down and cover, cooking for 8-12 minutes until flaky.
- Garnish and serve: Top with fresh herbs and lemon slices, and drizzle with more soy sauce if desired.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Don’t skip the marination for richer taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: salmon, ginger, steamed, healthy, easy recipe