Simple Ginger Soy Poached Salmon

By scratch cook

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
• 2 tablespoons grated ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce or chili pepper flakes
• 4 4oz fresh salmon fillets
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice
• 3 cups water (for rice)
• 20 spears of asparagus

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
1.Get the rice started in a rice cooker or on the stove. Follow directions on package for rice.
2.Meanwhile poach the salmon. Match your favorite heavy skillet with a tight fitting lid.
3.Pour the water, soy sauce, sugar, hot sauce, and ginger together in the skillet.
4.Bring to a vigorous simmer over high heat, then lower to a slow, steady simmer. Nestle the salmon fillets in the mixture and cover the pan. Let simmer for 5 minutes then gently flip the salmon fillets.
5.Cover and simmer until cooked through, about 4-5 more minutes.
6.Steam the asparagus for 4-5 minutes.
7.Divide the rice and asparagus among 4 bowls. Position the salmon on each pile of rice and spoon the sauce over evenly. Sprinkle with green onion to garnish.
8.Enjoy!




Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1 salmon fillet, with ¾ cup brown rice, 5 spears asparagus & sauce Calories: 405 kcal Fat: 10.9g Saturated fat: 1.8g Unsaturated fat: 6.9g Carbohydrates: 41.8g Sugar: 3.4g Fiber: 4.2g Protein: 34.7g