**Salmon with Wasabi and Ginger: A Culinary Symphony of East and West**
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with this exceptional salmon dish, where the vibrant flavors of wasabi and ginger harmonize to create a symphony of taste. Hailing from the pristine waters of the Pacific Ocean, the succulent salmon is expertly seared to perfection, preserving its delicate texture and locking in its natural umami richness. The vibrant green of the wasabi, a traditional Japanese condiment known for its sharp, pungent kick, adds a layer of complexity and a subtle heat that awakens the palate. Ginger, with its warm, aromatic notes, complements the wasabi beautifully, balancing its intensity and adding a touch of sweetness. This harmonious blend of flavors is further enhanced by a medley of fresh herbs, including cilantro, mint, and chives, which lend their own unique aromatic profiles to the dish.
In this article, we present three distinct recipes that showcase the versatility of salmon with wasabi and ginger. The first recipe features a classic marinade where the salmon fillets are lovingly coated in a mixture of wasabi paste, ginger, soy sauce, and honey, creating a delectable glaze that caramelizes during the cooking process. The second recipe introduces a delightful twist with a wasabi-ginger crust, where panko breadcrumbs are combined with wasabi paste, ginger, and sesame seeds, resulting in a crispy, flavorful coating that adds an extra layer of texture and taste. Last but not least, the third recipe offers a refreshing take on the salmon by incorporating it into a vibrant salad, where the fish is seared and tossed with a zesty dressing made from wasabi, ginger, lime juice, and olive oil.
No matter your culinary preferences, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the delectable flavors of salmon with wasabi and ginger.
SALMON WITH SOY-HONEY AND WASABI SAUCES
Steps:
- Marinate salmon:,
- Stir together mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a shallow dish. Add fish, skin sides up, and marinate, covered, at room temperature 10 minutes.
- Preheat broiler.
- Make sauces:
- Boil soy sauce, honey, and lime juice in a small saucepan, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir together wasabi powder and water in a small bowl.
- Broil fish, skin sides down, on oiled rack of a broiler pan 5 to 7 inches from heat until fish is just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
- Serve salmon drizzled with sauces.
OVEN-ROASTED SALMON, QUINOA AND ASPARAGUS WITH WASABI OIL
Seasoned oils like the wasabi oil I buy at my local specialty grocery can embellish a simply cooked piece of fish, a bowl of grains or steamed vegetables. Here the salmon is cooked in the oven, and the wasabi seasoned oil (mine is canola oil-based) is drizzled on just before serving. It's served with quinoa, which you can also dress with the oil, and vegetables in season.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil the foil. Place the salmon on top, skin side down. Season with coarse salt and pepper. Fill a roasting or baking pan with boiling water and place it on the oven floor.
- Place the salmon in the oven and bake until the fish flakes and white bubbles of protein appear on the surface, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the size of the fillets. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, snap off the woody ends of the asparagus and steam for 5 minutes, until tender. Remove from the heat.
- Place a serving of quinoa on each plate, or place a mound of it on a platter. Top with the salmon fillets and arrange the asparagus on the side. Drizzle about a teaspoon wasabi oil over the fish and the asparagus, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 645, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 45 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 995 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED SALMON WITH WASABI SAUCE
Wasabi adds a flavorful kick to baked salmon that can be on the dinner table in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Angie McGowan
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. Place salmon, skin side down, on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper; drizzle with oil.
- Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with fork.
- Meanwhile, in food processor, place mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic, gingerroot, wasabi powder, lime juice, sugar and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses until cilantro is finely chopped.
- Transfer salmon to individual serving plates; top with wasabi sauce. Sprinkle with onions.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
SALMON WITH WASABI AND GINGER
This recipe is loosley based on something similar from Cooking Light. My wonderful daughter liked it so much, she took all of the leftovers for lunch and didn't leave me any!!! I freeze my ginger and when I need it, I take it out of the freezer for about 5 minutes before I grate it. If you let it thaw somewhat, it is easier to grate and you get more of the ginger rather than the ice crystals
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce, wasabi, ginger and sesame oil. Set aside.
- With a knife, score down and across the fish for the marinade to catch in, making sure that you do not go through the fillet. Spread the marinade on the fish and marinate up to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Bake the salmon for 17 - 20 minutes or until nice and flaky.
SESAME SALMON WITH WASABI MAYO
I created this recipe to mimic the flavors of sushi. It's remarkably simple and turns out well every time. -Carolyn Ketchum, Wakefield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drizzle butter and 2 tablespoons oil into a 13x9-in. baking dish; tilt to coat bottom. Place salmon in dish; brush with remaining oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper., Bake, uncovered, at 425° until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 18-22 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and wasabi. Sprinkle salmon with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 36g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
ROASTED SALMON WITH GINGER-LIME BUTTER
Wild Pacific salmon is available in spring and summer, and the flavor is phenomenal. It definitely tastes better than farmed salmon and is always a better choice, sustainably speaking. Though it is expensive, think of it as a seasonal treat. Whether you choose wild king salmon, coho or sockeye, take care not to overcook it.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Lay the salmon on a rimmed baking sheet, and season with salt and pepper. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Make the ginger-lime butter: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, ginger, lime zest, lemon zest and lime juice. Add salt and pepper to taste, and stir well to combine.
- Transfer salmon, uncovered, to the oven to cook for about 8 minutes. Check the salmon once or twice as it cooks. Depending on the thickness of the fish, it should be fully cooked when little white juices appear on the surface - moist and yielding with big flakes when probed. It may take 10 minutes for thick fillets.
- As the salmon cooks, put 2 tablespoons ginger-lime butter in a wide deep skillet or large pot over medium heat. When butter is melted, add spinach and a pinch of salt. Put on the lid and turn heat to medium-high. (You may need to add the spinach in batches.) After 2 minutes, remove lid and stir spinach to help it wilt. When all spinach is wilted, turn off the heat.
- Transfer salmon to a platter or divide among individual plates. Smear the remaining ginger-lime butter on the fish. Surround with wilted spinach and lime wedges, and top with scallions.
WASABI CRUSTED SALMON WITH ORANGE GINGER SAUCE
This is SO GOOD! Recipe from Emeril, Food Network! Time indicated includes marinate time for salmon.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Asian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Marinade: Place the wasabi in a small bowl and slowly add in the water, whisking, to make a paste.
- Add the vinegar and soy, and whisk well.
- Place the salmon fillets in a glass baking dish or ziplock bag and coat evenly on both sides with the wasabi mixture.
- Season lightly with the Essence.
- Place the panko crumbs in a shallow dish.
- Turn both sides of the fillets in the crumbs to coat evenly, pressing to make the crumbs adhere.
- Set on a waxed paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- MAKE SAUCE: In a medium, heavy saucepan, combine the shallots, ginger, orange zest, wine, and orange juice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced in volume by 2/3. Add the cream and cook until reduced by 1/2.
- Whisking constantly, add the butter a bit at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next piece.
- Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the soy sauce, salt, to taste, and wasabi.
- Serve warm with the Wasabi-Crusted Salmon. (NOTE: If not being served immediately, place in a hot water bath, covered, and stir occasionally).
- Salmon: In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the fish and cook until medium-rare, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending upon the thickness of the fish.
- Divide among 4 serving plates, drizzle with the Orange-Ginger Sauce, and dust with the seeds.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice, and pass the remaining sauce at the table.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1072.6, Fat 82.5, SaturatedFat 39.7, Cholesterol 250.3, Sodium 438.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 7.6, Protein 40.9
Tips:
- For the freshest, most flavorful salmon, purchase sushi-grade salmon or wild-caught salmon from a reputable fishmonger.
- If you can't find fresh wasabi, use powdered wasabi mixed with water according to the package instructions.
- If you don't have ginger on hand, you can substitute grated lemon zest or orange zest.
- To easily remove the skin from the salmon, place it skin-side down on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to slice along the skin, starting at the tail and working your way towards the head.
- Don't overcook the salmon, or it will become dry and tough. Aim for a medium-rare to medium doneness, with the salmon still slightly pink in the center.
- Serve the salmon immediately with the wasabi-ginger sauce, rice, and vegetables.
Conclusion:
This salmon with wasabi and ginger is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The salmon is cooked to perfection and the wasabi-ginger sauce is the perfect complement to the fish. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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