Steam Salmon Chinese Recipe: Healthy, Tender, and Flaky Salmon!
Salmon is loved across the world for its amazing flavor and delicate texture. It contains Omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your brain and heart. Most people love to eat baked or grilled salmon. But today, I will show you a different recipe.
This steam salmon Chinese recipe is one of the quickest recipes I have ever shared. It takes almost no preparation and a few minutes of cooking time. But the steamed salmon is so tender and perfect for those who want to avoid oil. Let me show you the detailed recipe.
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Steam Salmon Chinese Recipe Recipe Overview
The essential information about the recipe is given in the following overview chart. Check it out.
| Course: Main | Cuisine: Chinese | Difficulty: Easy | ||
| Total Time: 12 minutes | ||||
| Serving | Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Calories | |
| 1 person | 6 minutes | 6 minutes | 145 kcal | |
Ingredients Needed for the Recipe
As you might have already assumed, this recipe can be made with a few ingredients. Here is the list.
- Salmon: 2 pcs
- Ginger: 1 tsp, sliced
- Scallion: 1 tsp, shredded
- Cooking Oil: 1 tsp
- Soy Sauce: 1 tsp
That’s it! Let’s see how simple the recipe is.
Steam Salmon Chinese Recipe: Step-By-Step Instructions
Both fresh and frozen salmon are okay for this recipe. Here are the detailed steps.
Step 1: Thaw and Clean the Salmon
If you are using frozen salmon, let it come to room temperature. Peel the salmon skin off and wash the salmon well. Then, pat the salmon dry with a kitchen towel.
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Step 2: Prepare the Aromatics
Peel the ginger and cut it into julienne. Also, shred the scallion thinly. These will remove the fishy smell of the salmon.
Step 3: Steam the Salmon with Aromatics
Put a few ginger slices and shredded scallions on top of the salmon pieces. Then, place the salmon in the steamer and let the fish steam for about 6 minutes.
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Step 4: Remove the Fish Juice and Spices
After steaming the salmon, discard the fish juice and the steamed spices. It will make the dish look better.
Step 5: Season the Salmon
Take the steamed salmon on a plate. Add a few ginger slices and shredded scallions to the fish again. Heat about 1 tsp of oil in a spoon and drizzle over the salmon. Pour a splash of soy sauce over the fish and the steamed salmon is now ready.
Nutrition Facts of the Recipe
As I have already mentioned, salmon contains a lot of essential nutrients. It is also low in calories. Each serving of steamed salmon contains only 145 calories. You will find the nutritional value of the recipe below.
- Total Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Total Fat: 4.31g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Total Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Total Sugar: 0g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 75mg
- Potassium: 343mg
- Calcium: 16mg
- Iron: 0.9mg
- Vitamin A: 35IU
Do’s and Don’ts of the Recipe
Even though this recipe is very simple, you can benefit from the following tips.
Do’s
- Always peel the skin off while steaming the salmon. If you don’t, it will buckle up and tighten the salmon piece.
- Keep the seasoning simple for this recipe. Otherwise, the natural flavor of the salmon will be lost.
Don’ts
- Don’t steam frozen salmon directly. Let it thaw first and then steam it. If you steam frozen salmon, the inside may be raw while the outside is cooked.
- Don’t hold steamed salmon too tightly. The pieces are very delicate, so you break them off easily.
Steam Salmon Chinese Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- If you are using frozen salmon, let it come to room temperature. Peel the salmon skin off and wash the salmon well. Then, pat the salmon dry with a kitchen towel.
- Peel the ginger and cut it into julienne. Also, shred the scallion thinly. These will remove the fishy smell of the salmon.
- Put a few ginger slices and shredded scallions on top of the salmon pieces. Then, place the salmon in the steamer and let the fish steam for about 6 minutes.
- After steaming the salmon, discard the fish juice and the steamed spices. It will make the dish look better.
- Take the steamed salmon on a plate. Add a few ginger slices and shredded scallions to the fish again. Heat about 1 tsp of oil in a spoon and drizzle over the salmon. Pour a splash of soy sauce over the fish and the steamed salmon is now ready.
FAQs
The following answers to some common questions about the recipe will enlighten you further. You shouldn’t miss them.
Are there any alternative cooking techniques for this recipe?
Yes. You can poach the salmon instead of steaming it. I often make poached salmon as the fish becomes so tender and flavorful after poaching. You just need to wrap the fish and the spices in kitchen wrap and put them in boiling water.
How to know when the salmon is cooked perfectly?
You can figure it out in two ways. If you have a meat thermometer, insert it into the salmon. The internal temperature should be about 145℉ when the salmon is cooked. Another way is to lightly press the salmon with a fork. If the fish is flaky, it is cooked perfectly.
Are there any recommended garnishes to enhance the presentation of the dish?
Besides the ginger and scallions, you can spread some butter on top of steamed salmon. It will enhance the flavor and presentation of the dish.
What can I serve with steamed salmon?
You can serve a variety of vegetables with this steamed salmon. For example, you can make roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, stir-fried bok choy, etc. My Chinese Brussels Sprouts Recipe will also go well with this steamed salmon.
Conclusion
There is no doubt that salmon is one of the tastiest fishes out there. But you must admit that it is very easy to destroy salmon dishes by overcooking the fish. So, you have to be very careful while preparing salmon.
This steam salmon Chinese recipe is a safer option as the risk of overcooking the salmon is low here. You can set up the timer for easy steaming and the salmon will turn out great. Try this recipe by yourself and it will become a favorite.
