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Chinese Style Flavorful Salmon Recipe

Experience a delightful twist on salmon with this Chinese-inspired recipe! Inspired by Keiko O Aoki's "Easy and Healthy Japanese Food for the American Kitchen," this dish delivers crispy-skinned salmon in a savory, umami-rich sauce. While the original recipe calls for skin-on fillets, we found skinning the salmon beforehand resulted in a fantastic texture. For a less salty result, consider reducing or omitting the salt. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 522.3 kcal
Protein 134g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chinese Style Flavorful Salmon

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How to Make Chinese Style Flavorful Salmon

  1. Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a bowl: 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium), 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon sake, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
  2. Cut 1 pound salmon fillet into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Pat the salmon pieces dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Lightly coat the salmon in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Fry the salmon for 2-3 minutes per side, until the salmon is cooked through and the skin (if using skin-on fillets) is crispy.
  7. Remove the salmon from the pan and set aside. Pour off excess oil, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  8. Add the prepared sauce to the pan and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  9. Return the salmon to the pan and toss gently to coat evenly in the sauce.
  10. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

18g

Carbs

2g

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