Caramelized Ginger Salmon Recipe

Name: Caramelized Ginger Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil; 2 whole Skinless Salmon Fillets (about 0.75 Lbs Each); 2 pinches Salt; 2 pinches Black Pepper; 1/2 whole Lime, Juiced; 1/2 cups Cilantro, Chopped; 1 bunch Green Onions, Chopped; 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger; 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry; 1 dash Red Pepper Flakes

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil
2 whole Skinless Salmon Fillets (about 0.75 Lbs Each)
2 pinches Salt
2 pinches Black Pepper
1/2 whole Lime, Juiced
1/2 cups Cilantro, Chopped
1 bunch Green Onions, Chopped
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger
2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Dry Sherry
1 dash Red Pepper Flakes

1
First, assemble the sauce: mix brown sugar, ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and red pepper flakes.
2
Spread oil all over salmon pieces, then sprinkle on salt and pepper.
3
Heat the remaining oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat.
4
When the pan is nice and hot, add the salmon pieces.
5
Cook for 1 minute, then gently flip using a sturdy spatula (to avoid breaking the salmon).
6
Cook for 1 minute on the second side, and add the sauce.
7
Leave heat on high or medium-high and cook for 3 minutes.
8
Add lime juice and turn fillets again to coat in the sauce.
9
Cook for 2 more minutes, then add the cilantro and green onions, and cook for 1 final minute or until the fish is just done (be careful not to overcook it).
10
Serve over rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Peanut Oil, 2 whole Skinless Salmon Fillets (about 0.75 Lbs Each), 2 pinches Salt, 2 pinches Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Caramelized Ginger Salmon falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caramelized Ginger Salmon

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