China Moon Salmon

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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.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
4
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

  • ½ 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

233 Calories
14g Fat
3g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 233
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 23g
Vitamin C 6mg 28%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 453mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.