(Soy sauce sauce? Soy sauce? Technically it’s a soy sauce sauce, but we’ll just say soy sauce for now.)
A Winning Combination
We have a recipe for the classic Steamed Whole Fish that’s showed up on the family dinner table over the years, but this Crispy Scallion Ginger Salmon recipe is a shortcut that’s just as satisfying. The delicious combination of ginger, scallion, cilantro, and soy sauce gives that traditional flavor, but easy-to-prepare and rich salmon takes the traditional recipe to a new level.
What’s more, salmon is one of those dishes that has been pigeon-holed in mainstream cuisine. I feel like I’ve come to a point where I’m either eating delicious salmon sushi or just a seared/grilled nondescript salmon fillet. Well, we say salmon deserves more. This is a fresh take on our favorite fish, and a recipe that’s definitely a new go-to for us. And the cherry on top? One pan! Not sure what we’re all waiting for. Let’s start.
Scallion Ginger Salmon: Recipe Instructions
Place a frying pan (we used a cast-iron skillet), over medium-high heat. Spread two tablespoons of oil evenly in the pan. Place the salmon in the pan skin-side down. Cook the salmon on each side for 4-7 minutes, depending on the thickness of the piece. These somewhat thicker fillets took closer to 7 minutes on each side. Don’t fuss with the salmon while it cooks. As a little cheat, look at the side of your filet. There should be no appearance of rawness in the middle. As the cooked salmon converges in the center of the cross-section of your filet as you sear each side, you’ll be able to get a decent sense of when your salmon is cooked.
While the salmon is cooking, in a small bowl, mix together the water, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Set aside. Transfer the cooked filets to a plate. In the same pan you seared the salmon in, add 2 tablespoons of oil, and lightly fry the ginger until crisp. Add the scallions and cook until wilted, followed by the prepared soy sauce mixture.
Bring the sauce to a boil, and turn off the heat.
To serve the crispy scallion ginger salmon, place on a bed of rice, and spoon the scallion and ginger evenly over the salmon. Pour the sauce over the top, and sprinkle with the chopped cilantro.
Enjoy this Crispy Scallion Ginger Salmon over a bed of Thai Jasmine rice
