China Moon Salmon Recipe
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China Moon Salmon

By: JADESTAR 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
12 Min
Ready In:
27 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 235 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 68mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 14, 2003 by XMASRED   view full review
I liked this recipe. Subtle flavors were interesting. However, I may poach the fish in a pan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by Kim   view full review
My husband loved this recipe! He has never liked salmon until he tried this one. I did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2003 by JLROSE70   view full review
This was great. My husband and I both thought it tasted really good, was very simple and fast...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2008 by JADESTAR   view full review
This recipe works best if it's put into pan without holes and allowed to poach in the juices....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2003 by fullfive   view full review
I used white salmon and tripled the amount of ginger. Turned out great. I would recommend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2003 by JUSTFOOD   view full review
This is a recipe to try!! I did not have the bean paste. I added rice wine vinegar, oyster...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2005 by HUOXU   view full review
Great recipe. Tastes very similar to my boyfriend's mother's salmon recipe & it also has the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2005 by RACHELZEMMER Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
So delicious I found myself snacking on it in the wee hours of the morning. Wonderful cold...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
I LOVE black bean and garlic sauce, and never thought to use it with salmon. I think I prefer...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2008 by MARCELLE2   view full review
Was good, however i wish that tasty sauce didn't steam away. I liked it enough to try it again...

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