Steamed Salmon with Ginger and Chives Recipe

Name: Steamed Salmon with Ginger and Chives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons sake or dry white wine; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchstick strips; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; 3/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon dried red-pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 4 salmon steaks, about 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds in all)

Servings: persons

1
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the chives, the sugar, red-pepper flakes, and black pepper.
2
Put the salmon steaks, in one layer, in a shallow Pyrex dish and pour the soy mixture over it.
3
In a large pot, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil over high heat.
4
Put the dish with the fish and sauce in a large steamer basket.
5
Put the basket over the boiling water and cover.
6
Reduce the heat to moderately high and cook until the salmon is just barely done (the fish should still be translucent in the center), about 10 minutes.
7
Serve the salmon steaks with the cooking juices poured over them and the remaining 1 tablespoon chives sprinkled on top.

313

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons sake or dry white wine, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Steamed Salmon with Ginger and Chives 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.

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Steamed Salmon with Ginger and Chives

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Variations & substitutions

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