Poached Ginger Salmon Steaks

Name: Poached Ginger Salmon Steaks
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

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

1

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.
2

Add the salmon in one layer and sprinkle it with the minced gingerroot.
3

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.
4

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.