Poached ginger salmon steaks

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
A; (1-inch piece) of
; peeled fresh
; gingerroot, sliced
; thin, plus 1
; teaspoon minced
; peeled fresh
; gingerroot
1 large Garlic clove; mashed with the
; flat side of a
; knife
2 Lemon slices
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
1 cup Water
Two; (1/2-inch-thick)
; salmon steaks (each
; about 6 ounces)
1 tablespoon Unsalted butter; cut into bits
1 tablespoon Minced fresh parsley leaves

Directions

In a 2-quart microwave-safe casserole with a lid combine the sliced gingerroot, the garlic, the lemon, the soy sauce, and the water and microwave the mixture, uncovered, at high power (100%) for 5 minutes. Add the salmon in one layer and sprinkle it with the minced gingerroot.

Microwave the mixture, covered, at medium power (50%) for 5 minutes, or until the salmon just flakes, and transfer the salmon with a slotted spatula to 2 plates. In a bowl whisk together 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid, the butter, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and spoon the sauce over the salmon.

Serves 2.

Gourmet March 1993

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