Auspicious Ginger Salmon

Inspired by the comforting flavours of traditional Chinese-style steamed fish, this Auspicious Ginger Salmon delivers the same fragrant notes of ginger, scallion, soy sauce and herbs—elevated with perfectly seared salmon that’s crisp on the outside and tender within. Simple to prepare yet rich in flavour, it’s a satisfying dish for both everyday meals and festive gatherings.

Auspicious Ginger Salmon

Serves 4

Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

Salmon Fillets, lightly and evenly salted	2 (approx. 450g total)
Water	1/2 cup
Soy Sauce	3 tbsp
Sugar	1 tsp
Sesame Oil	1/4 tsp
Salt	1/4 tsp
Ginger, finely julienned	4 tbsp
Scallions, very thinly sliced (5cm pieces)	3
Fresh Cilantro, chopped	1/2 cup

Cooking Method

Step 01	Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil, spreading evenly. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook without moving for 4–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until fully cooked and lightly crisped. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Step 02	In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Step 03	Using the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Lightly fry the julienned ginger until fragrant and crisp. Add the scallions and cook briefly until just wilted, then pour in the prepared sauce mixture.
Step 04	Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat.
Step 05	To serve, place the salmon on a bed of steamed rice. Spoon the ginger-scallion mixture and sauce generously over the top and finish with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro before serving.