This lacquered salmon offers a sophisticated yet approachable weeknight dinner option. The fish is bathed in a deeply flavorful marinade combining soy sauce, rice wine, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of heat from hot pepper sauce. As it bakes, the sauce reduces into a sticky, amber-colored glaze that clings to the tender flesh of the salmon. The addition of green onions adds a fresh, grassy note that cuts through the richness. It’s an elegant dish that comes together quickly, making it perfect for entertaining or a special family meal. Serve over steamed rice or alongside crisp vegetables to soak up the delicious juices.
Lacquered Salmon
Description
This lacquered salmon offers a sophisticated yet approachable weeknight dinner option. The fish is bathed in a deeply flavorful marinade combining soy sauce, rice wine, fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of heat from hot pepper sauce. As it bakes, the sauce reduces into a sticky, amber-colored glaze that clings to the tender flesh of the salmon. The addition of green onions adds a fresh, grassy note that cuts through the richness. ItâÂÂs an elegant dish that comes together quickly, making it perfect for entertaining or a special family meal. Serve over steamed rice or alongside crisp vegetables to soak up the delicious juices.Directions
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In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, sherry, honey, hot pepper sauce, black pepper, garlic, turmeric, minced ginger, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
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Puree the mixture until almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
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Lightly oil two medium baking dishes.
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Divide the salmon fillets evenly between the prepared dishes.
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Add one whole bunch of green onions to each dish, placing them underneath or alongside the fish.
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Pour half of the sauce mixture over the fish, dividing it evenly between the two dishes.
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Bake until the fish is just cooked through, basting frequently with the remaining sauce.
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If the sauce begins to burn or thicken too much, add up to 1/3 cup of water to each dish to loosen it. This should take about 20 minutes.
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Arrange the fish and baked green onions on plates.
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Garnish with chopped fresh green onions before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 168.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.9g13%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 6764.5mg282%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.8g5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 1.0g
- Protein 9.9g20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
