Sweet and Sour Salmon
Beautifully flavored with a pleasant contrast in texture, this sweet and sour salmon recipe is perfect for both weekday meals and special feasts.
Servings: 4
Calories: 288kcal
Ingredients
- 4 piece salmon filets
For the sauce
- 3 tablespoon white rice vinegar see note 1
- 3 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine see note 2
- 1½ tablespoon white sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
For the skin
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch fine salt
For the garnish
- Scallions finely chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon filets with kitchen paper to remove any moisture on the surface.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix all the ingredients for the sauce until well incorporated. Microwave for 20 seconds so that the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the sauce into a roasting pan/oven dish. With the skin side facing up, lay the salmon filets over the sauce. Leave to marinate for 10 minutes or so.
- While waiting, prepare the oven by moving the rack up so that the salmon will be placed about 4 in/10 cm below the top heat element (not closer than that though). Preheat the oven to 425°F/220°C using the broil with fan setting (aka grill with fan).
- When the oven is preheated, brush a thin layer of olive oil over the skin, then sprinkle a little fine salt on top (do not overdo it).
- Put the pan/dish onto the oven rack. Leave to cook for about 10 minutes until the skin becomes crispy and the flesh is cooked (see note 3 for adjustment). Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately.
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Notes
1. You may use either Chinese or Japanese white rice vinegar. Alternatively, use cider vinegar as a substitute.
2. Shaoxing rice wine can be replaced by dry sherry or white wine.
3. Depending on the size of the filets, cooking time varies. Begin checking at 8 minutes. Add more time if necessary. If available, use a meat thermometer to insert into the thickest part of the salmon, it should read above 145°F/63°C.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 441mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
