FIVE SPICE SALMON

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From the South Beach Diet's "Daily Dish" (Phase 1). Sometimes in life we want subtle, but other times we long to be overwhelmed. In the creation of five-spice powder, the Chinese gave us that chance. With fennel, cloves, cinnamon, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns, we get to taste sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, and salty all at once. If you've never tried five-spice powder before, you might want to halve the amount, or your taste buds might just blow a fuse!

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 teaspoons lime peel, finely grated
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/2 teaspoon sugar substitute
1 lb salmon steak, cut into 4 equal pieces
8 cups baby spinach leaves
2 garlic cloves, pressed

Steps:

  • In a 2-quart dish, combine the lime peel, lime juice, 1 teaspoon of the oil, ginger, five-spice powder, and sugar substitute. Add the salmon and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a 3-quart microwavable dish, combine spinach, garlic, and remaining 1 teaspoon oil, tossing gently. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes, or until the spinach has wilted. Drain and keep warm.
  • Lightly oil a grill rack. Preheat the grill to medium-high.
  • Remove the salmon from the marinade and place on the grill rack. Brush the salmon with additional marinade. Close the grill cover and cook for 4 minutes. Open the grill cover, turn the salmon, and brush with marinade. Close the cover and cook for 4 minutes longer, or until the salmon flakes easily. Discard any remaining marinade.
  • To serve, evenly divide the spinach among 4 serving plates and center the salmon on the spinach beds.

Zayed Ahmad
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This recipe is a winner! The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I served it with mashed potatoes and asparagus and it was a perfect meal.


Ali Gillani sayed
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The salmon was a bit dry, but I liked the flavor of the sauce.


Q Gameroom
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I'm not a fan of the five-spice blend, but I still enjoyed this recipe. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Samantha hiraman
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This recipe is a great way to change up your salmon routine. The five-spice blend gives it a unique and delicious flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


NIJU NAKULAN
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The salmon was a bit bland.


muzah visuals
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I love the flavor of this salmon. The five-spice blend is perfect. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Norma Quintero
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This recipe is a great way to cook salmon. It's simple to follow and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family.


Dee Addae
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The salmon was a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good.


Israel Davies
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I'm not a big fan of salmon, but this recipe changed my mind. The five-spice blend really made the salmon taste amazing.


Hailey Luck
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This recipe is a keeper! The salmon was flaky and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Shahrukh Tanoli
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The salmon was a bit dry, but the flavor was still good.


Nomi jani
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I've made this salmon recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to prepare and the results are always delicious.


Bilal Bhatti
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This salmon dish turned out amazing! The five-spice blend gave it a unique and flavorful taste that was both sweet and savory. The salmon was cooked perfectly, flaky and moist.