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   Ginger-Glazed Salmon Steak on Basil Mashed Potatoes with Sesame Asparagus

Recipe By     : Chef Du Jour Dean Fearing Show #DJ9068
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :
Categories    : Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                       Ginger Glaze:
      2  tb            Fresh ginger -- grated
      2  tb            Garlic -- minced
      2  tb            Scallion -- white part only,
                       - minced
      2  tb            Cilantro -- chopped
      1  tb            Hot chili paste
    1/2  c             Rice wine vinegar
    1/4  c             Mirin (Japanese rice wine) or
                       - dry sherry
      2  tb            Hoisin sauce
    1/2  c             Chicken stock
      1  tb            Vegetable oil
      4                Salmon steaks (7 oz ea)
                       Salt
                       Fried basil leaves -- for garnish
                       Basil mashed potatoes
                       Sesame asparagus

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Make Glaze:

In a small saucepan combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
Simmer 30 seconds and remove from heat. Cool to room temperature.

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed, ovenproof skillet until smoking. Season
salmon with salt. Sear first sides until golden brown. Turn steaks
and roast in oven for 3 minutes. Brush with Ginger Glaze. Roast for
1 minute more. Serve with potatoes and asparagus, garnished with
basil leaves.

Yield: 4 Servings


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