BRAISED SALMON WITH SOY AND GINGER

Braised Salmon With Soy and Ginger image

Provided by Wildcatter

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces salmon fillets
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1/4 cup mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon butter
2 scallions, chopped (white parts only)
3 -4 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

Cut the salmon into 1" squares.
Heat the olive oil in a 12" nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add the salmon cubes and ginger.
Sear together for about 1 minute, then pour the mirin, soy sauce, and vodka over the salmon.
Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 3 minutes, until the fish turns pale.
Add the butter and turn off the heat.
Spoon the salmon onto a serving plate and top with the scallion and cilantro.
* Mirin is a Japanese condiment that's available in the ethnic-food sections of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.6, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 644.5, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 9.6