Description
Steamed Salmon, Shanghai Style: Quick, Healthy Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces Salmon fillet (Best at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine (Essential for depth)
- ½ teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Julienned ginger (Or minced for more intensity)
- 2 Scallions (Cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoons Soy sauce (Low-sodium options recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Salmon: Let the salmon fillet rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Steamer: Fill your steamer pot with water and bring to a rolling boil on high heat.
- Arrange the Salmon: Place the salmon in a heatproof dish, ensuring it’s laid flat.
- Season the Salmon: Drizzle Shaoxing wine, sprinkle salt, ginger, and scallions over the salmon.
- Add Soy Sauce: Drizzle soy sauce around the dish.
- Steam the Salmon: Place the dish in the steamer, cover, and steam for about 4 minutes.
- Rest Before Serving: Turn off the heat, leave covered for an additional 1 minute.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Steamed Salmon, Shanghai Style, Healthy Dinner, Quick Recipe