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Steamed Salmon With Chinese Bean Sauce

Cultural Context

Steamed Salmon with Chinese Bean Sauce hails from the rich culinary traditions of China, where steaming is a favored cooking method that preserves flavors and nutrients. This dish showcases the umami depth of fermented black beans, often used in Chinese cuisine to enhance savory dishes. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, celebrated for its health benefits and delicious taste, making it a favorite in both home kitchens and restaurants.

ChineseCNmain
30 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
8 to 16 oz. salmon or salmon piece
1 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 or more tablespoons fermented Chinese bean sauce
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons peanut oil (or other cooking oil)
1/2 cup chopped green onions

black bean sauce

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Miso provides umami flavor with fewer calories.

salmon fillets

🥗Healthier: trout

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Trout is often less expensive and still rich in omega-3s.

1

Put salmon in a dish.

2

Spread salmon with Chinese bean sauce.

3

Drizzle some peanut oil over the salmon.

4

Put dish with salmon in a large pan.

5

Cover with a lid.

6

Steam salmon for at least 20 minutes or more.

7

In the last 5 minutes, garnish with green onions.

8

Cover with a lid to finish steaming for the last 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

steamingmixing

Equipment Needed

large panlid

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Steamed SalmonSalmon with Black Bean Sauce

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