10 Minute Soy Glazed Salmon
An Original Recipe (by accident!) by Not Quite Nigella
Serves 2
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2 x salmon fillets, about 200grams each
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1 tablespoon oil
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4 slices fresh ginger
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2 cloves garlic, smashed with the side of a knife
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1/4 cup kecap manis or Indonesian sweet soy sauce (regular soy sauce won't give the same glaze)
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Rice or salad to serve
Buyer's tip: kecap manis or Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce is available at most supermarkets in the Asian foods section. It can also be bought at Asian grocery stores.
Step 1 - Heat a frypan on medium heat. Remove any pin bones from the salmon (press against the salmon fillet and if you feel a bone, use fingers or tweezers to remove the bones). Add the oil and the ginger and garlic to the pan and fry for about a minute until it starts to soften and become fragrant. Add the salmon fillets, skin side down and cook for about 2-3 minutes. Turn salmon over and add the kecap manis and cook with the lid on for about 3-5 minutes (depending on whether you like your salmon cooked all the way through). During this time, occasionally baste the sides and non skin side with the sweet, sticky, bubbling sauce that gathers at the bottom of the pan.