Braised Salmon With Soy and Ginger

Susanna Foo - Susanna Foo Chinese Cuisine, Philadelphia

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  ounces salmon fillets
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  minced ginger
• 1⁄4 cup mirin
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons vodka
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 2  scallions, chopped (white parts only)
• 3 -4  sprigs cilantro

Directions

1. Cut the salmon into 1" squares.
2. Heat the olive oil in a 12" nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add the salmon cubes and ginger.
3. Sear together for about 1 minute, then pour the mirin, soy sauce, and vodka over the salmon.
4. Turn the heat to medium and cook for about 3 minutes, until the fish turns pale.
5. Add the butter and turn off the heat.
6. Spoon the salmon onto a serving plate and top with the scallion and cilantro.
7. * Mirin is a Japanese condiment that's available in the ethnic-food sections of most supermarkets.