Peppered Salmon With Snow Peas And Ginger
Contributed by: Chris WebAdmin. of RecipesNow.com
Ingredients:
- 1 pound snow peas (mangetouts) or sugar snap peas, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon finely ground Sichuan peppercorns, optional
- 6 salmon fillets, each 5 to 6 ounces, skinned
- 2 teaspoons corn oil
- 1 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, if not using Sichuan peppercorns
- 6 green (spring) onions, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
- 1/3 cup dry sherry
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons unseasoned rice vinegar
Directions:
Bring a large pot three-fourths full of salted water to a boil. Add the peas and simmer until bright
green, about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
If using the ground Sichuan pepper, sprinkle it on both sides of each salmon fillet, distributing it
evenly.
In a wide, nonstick frying pan large enough to hold the salmon in a single layer without crowding,
warm the corn oil and sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook until lightly
golden on one side, about 4 minutes. Turn, season with salt and, if the Sichuan pepper has been omitted,
with black pepper as well. Continue to cook until lightly golden on the second side and opaque
throughout when pierced with a knife, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer the salmon to a warmed platter or
individual plates and cover loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
Place the same pan over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add the peas, green onions and ginger and
toss and stir constantly until the green onions soften, about 1 minute. Add the sherry, soy sauce and
vinegar and bring to a boil. Boil until the liquid reduces by one-fourth, 20 to 30 seconds.
Remove from the heat and pour the vegetables and sauce over and around the salmon. Serve
immediately.
Serving Size: Serves 6
