China Moon Salmon

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 dash sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon Chinese black bean and garlic sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Begin heating water in the bottom of steamer pot.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.