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China Moon Salmon

SUBMITTED BY: JADESTAR  PHOTO BY: LynnInHK 

"You'll love the intense flavor of Asian ingredients that infuses this oh-so-easy salmon dish. And, the salmon is prepared in a steamer so it's healthy too! Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables."
China Moon Salmon Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 18 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  12 Min
READY IN  27 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 dash sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Begin heating water in the bottom of steamer pot.
  2. Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in black bean sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chicken broth; set aside.
  3. Rinse salmon, and pat dry. Season each side lightly with salt and pepper. Place in a small shallow pan. Spoon black bean mixture over salmon. Place in steamer pot over boiling water.
  4. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2003 by XMASRED 
I liked this recipe. Subtle flavors were interesting. However, I may poach the fish in a pan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by Kim 
My husband loved this recipe! He has never liked salmon until he tried this one. I did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by fullfive 
I used white salmon and tripled the amount of ginger. Turned out great. I would recommend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by JLROSE70 
This was great. My husband and I both thought it tasted really good, was very simple and fast... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2003 by JUSTFOOD 
This is a recipe to try!! I did not have the bean paste. I added rice wine vinegar, oyster... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Caroline C 
I LOVE black bean and garlic sauce, and never thought to use it with salmon. I think I prefer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2005 by HUOXU 
Great recipe. Tastes very similar to my boyfriend's mother's salmon recipe & it also has the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by RACHELZEMMER 
So delicious I found myself snacking on it in the wee hours of the morning. Wonderful cold... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2003 by GRAMINSKI 
I thought this was good but a little bland. I tried the Firecracker Grilled Alaska Salmon &... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.39 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by JADESTAR 
This recipe works best if it's put into pan without holes and allowed to poach in the juices.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
China Moon Salmon

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 236

  • Total Fat: 14.2g
  • Cholesterol: 67mg
  • Sodium: 507mg
  • Total Carbs: 2.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 23.2g

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