Amaretto Oriental Salmon

This recipe is adapted from About.com and calls for Disaronno Amaretto. Salmon steaks can also be used instead of the fillets and a nice garnish would be lemon slices and fresh asparagus. Marinating time in the refrigerator is included in preparation time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup Amaretto, DISARONNO Originale preferably
• 1⁄4 cup light soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 2  tablespoons  sesame oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1  teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
•  salt
• 2 (1 1/2lb)  salmon fillets (skin on 1-1/2 pounds each)
• 1  tablespoon hoisin sauce (available in the Chinese foods section of your store)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine Amaretto, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, hoisin, pepper, ginger and salt, whisk well to combine. Add salmon fillets and cover with plactic wrap to marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
3. Lightly coat a shallow roasting pan with vegetable oil spray. Place the salmon in the pan, skin side down, and bake for 10 minutes.
4. In a small saucepan pour the remaining marinade and bring to a boil. Let this reduce for 10 minutes.
5. Place fillets on a serving platter or large plate and pour reduced marinade over the top. Serve immediately.