Best Salmon Avocado With Sesame Soy Dressing Sara Moulton Recipes

SALMON & AVOCADO WITH SESAME SOY DRESSING - SARA MOULTON

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Brush salmon with 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce.
• Place on a baking sheet and broil salmon for 10 minutes or until it is cooked through.
• In a small bowl whisk together, remaining soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, oil, sugar, ginger, and a pinch of salt until sugar is dissolved.
• Quarter pit and peel avocado and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
• Add avocado to dressing and gently turn with a rubber spatula to coat.
• Plate salmon and divide avocado and dressing between them.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds over avocado.

SOY-GLAZED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-AVOCADO SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the honey, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and the cornstarch in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until just simmering, 30 to 40 seconds.
• Rub the fish fillets all over with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and season lightly with salt. Place the fish in a baking dish and bake 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with the honey-soy sauce mixture. Return the fish to the oven and continue baking until just cooked through, 7 to 9 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the rice vinegar, mayonnaise and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each soy sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the cucumber, scallions and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss. Gently fold in the avocado. Serve the salmon with the salad and pickled ginger.
• Per serving: Calories 385; Fat 18 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 98 mg; Sodium 498 mg; Carbohydrate 16 g; Fiber 5 g; Protein 39 g

AVOCADO WITH SESAME SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, sugar, and a pinch of salt until sugar is dissolved.
• Quarter, pit, and peel avocado and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices. Add avocado to dressing and turn gently with a rubber spatula to coat.
• Line 2 plates with lettuce and divide avocado and dressing between them. Sprinkle sesame seeds over avocado.

SESAME SOY DRESSING

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a glass jar and seal the lid tightly.
• Shake the jar until the sugar has dissolved.
• The dressing can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 1 month. Bring to room temperature before using.

ASIAN-STYLE SALMON OR TOFU

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400.
• Tear off four 15-inch squares of parchment paper. Arrange them evenly on baking sheets.
• Divide the bok choy and bell pepper evenly on the squares.
• Place the salmon (or tofu) on top of the vegetables and sprinkle with pepper. Top each square with scallions.
• In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger. Spoon the mixture over the salmon or tofu.
• Top with another 4 squares of parchment paper and fold the edges over several times to seal.
• Bake for 15 minutes. When done baking, slit the parchment paper to open and serve, being cautious of the hot steam.
• For Vegetarian use only the Tofu.