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Braised Salmon

Braised Salmon
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This impressive Braised Salmon is the way to any fish lover’s heart. It’s a easy dinner recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes!

Recipe
PRE TIME: 5 min
COOKING TIME: 10 min
TOTAL TIME: 15 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 10 oz. Salmon Fillet
  • 0.25 cup Garlic Cloves
  • 1 stalk Green, Cut Into 1-Inch Pieces   
  • 4 piece Ginger, A Few Slides
  • 1 tbsp. Cooking Wine 
  • 1 tsp. Mirin 
  • 1 tbsp. Soy Sauce 
  • 1 tbsp. Sugar 
  • 1 tbsp. Honey 
  • 1 tsp. Black Pepper, A Pinch
  • 2 tbsp. Cornstarch Water (2 Tbsp Cornstarch Mixed With 1 Tbsp Water)
  • 0.1 tbsp. Peppercorn Oil or Chef Made Peppercorn Oil (See ''Chef John Signature Oil'' Video)
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Cut salmon fillet crosswise into 1.5 inch wide pieces.  
Step 2
Step 2
2
In a cooking pan, heat enough cooking oil, deep fry the garlic cloves until golden, remove from oil and drain. 
Step 3
Step 3
3
Return the pan to the stove, add a pinch of salt in the pan and sear the salmon skin side first, then flip over sear the other side. 
Step 4
Step 4
4
Add in the following ingredients: fried garlic, ginger, green onion, cooking wine, soy sauce, sugar, honey, ground black pepper, and starch in water.
Step 5
Step 5
5
Gently shake the pan to prevent the salmon stick on the bottom until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Add a teaspoon peppercorn oil or Chef Made Peppercorn Oil to finish. Serve immediately.
Step 7
Step 7
7
Enjoy!
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