Soy Ginger Salmon
Ingredients
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
2 Tbsp. water
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger
1 pound salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces
1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
2 tsp. vegetable oil
vegetable cooking spray
1/2 tsp. minced garlic
3 10-oz. bags fresh spinach, stems removed
2 Tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Asian sesame oil
2 C. cooked orzo
4 green onions, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Combine soy sauce, water, sugar and ginger in baking dish. Add salmon, turning to coat; let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 1 minute. Add sesame seeds and toast 2-1/2 to 3 minutes. Add vegetable oil to same skillet; heat 1 minute over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skin side up; cook 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; turn salmon. Cover and cook 3 minutes more, until cooked through. Transfer salmon to plate; discard skin. Add remaining marinade to skillet; boil 1 to 2 minutes, until syrupy. Meanwhile, lightly coat Dutch oven with vegetable cooking spray. Heat 1 minute over medium heat. Add garlic, spinach and water. Cover and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until spinach is wilted. Stir in salt and sesame oil. Serve salmon topped with soy glaze and sesame seeds with spinach and orzo. Garnish with green onions.
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