How To Make Steamed Sesame Salmon | AEG UK

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more affordable.

Prepare the salmon fillets by patting them dry with paper towels.

Slice the ginger into thin strips and chop the scallions into 2-inch pieces.

Place a heatproof plate inside a steamer basket and arrange the salmon fillets on it.

Sprinkle ginger strips and scallions over the salmon fillets.

Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the top.

Add minced garlic and chopped cilantro on top for flavor.

Sprinkle red chili slices for heat, if desired.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Fill the steamer with water and bring to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and place the steamer basket over the pot.

Cover and steam the salmon for 8-10 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.

Remove the plate from the steamer and let it rest for a minute before serving.

Serve the salmon hot, garnished with additional scallions and cilantro if desired.

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