Steamed salmon in the microwave

Steamed salmon in the microwave

Try a Chinese New Year feast with steamed fish

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 20-30 minutes

Heart healthy

Method

  1. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper then cut into very big pieces. Put in a heatproof dish and evenly scatter with the ginger. Wrap tightly in cling film. Can be prepared to here up to 2-3 hours ahead, chill. Put the plate of fish into the microwave and cook for 3-5 minutes (depending on its thickness and how you like your fish cooked) on full power.
  2. Remove the plate of cooked fish. Wait one minute and pour off any excess liquid that may have accumulated on the plate, then scatter the spring onions on the fish, together with the light and dark soy sauces.
  3. Heat the two oils together in a small saucepan until very hot, then pour over the top of the fish. Scatter with a handful of coriander sprigs and serve at once.

Per serving

167 kcalories, protein 16.0g, carbohydrate 1.0g, fat 11.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 0.0g, salt 1.3 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, February 2003.

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  • 01 January 2008

    janet commented on this recipe

    i cook a very similar recipe to this-an addition i make is to add a small amount of honey, and also more ginger as i love it! I used to cook it in a parcel in oven but find microwaving even more delicious

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  • 13 April 2008

    Lesley commented on this recipe

    I have cooked this many times especially Chinese New year and it always goes down a treat

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    10 January 2009

    Nic rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I was a bit disappointed by this recipe, it wasnt very flavoursome so I think maybe more ginger might be the way to go.. I was impressed by the microwave steaming method though!

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  • 08 February 2011

    Makambo commented on this recipe

    Silly question, but do you microwave the salmon IN the cling film?! Is that how it's steamed?

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  • 26 July 2012

    Ginnie rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I took notice of the above comments and added more ginger. In addition to the spring onion I added some cooked french beans and instead of the groundnut oil I added a little balsamic vinegar. I will cook it again - delicious

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  • 03 January 2013

    MattyCons59 commented on this recipe

    Excellent. Very quick, very tasty. Just remember not to rub your face after chopping the chillies!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 6

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Takes 20-30 minutes

Heart healthy

Cooks in minutes

Ingredients

  • 450g fillets of salmon or firm white fish, such as cod
  • 1½ tbsp finely shredded fresh root ginger
  • 3 tbsp finely shredded spring onions
  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp groundnut oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • handful of fresh coriander sprigs, to garnish
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Per serving

167 kcalories, protein 16.0g, carbohydrate 1.0g, fat 11.0 g, saturated fat 2.0g, fibre 0.0g, salt 1.3 g

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