This is a quick and easy Asian-flavored meal that is sure to impress!
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 4 - 6oz portions of salmon fillets (or firm tofu if vegan)
- 1.5 lbs of baby shanghai bok choy (also works with broccoli or asparagus)
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 5 tbsp Madame Susan Umami Sauce
- 1 lemon
Optional Garnish and Side Dishes
- ¼ cup diced scallion (green parts)
- 1 tbsp Madame Susan Chili Crisp
- Cooked white jasmine rice
Instructions
- Put a little avocado oil in a baking sheet and place salmon portions on it with 3 tbsp Madame Susan Umami Sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, juice of ½ lemon. Evenly distribute the marinade over the fish. Note: For fish, marinade should be seasoned on right before cooking. Umami Sauce and lemon juice has acidity and will "cook" the salmon without heat if placed on fish too early. See notes below for using with tofu or chicken.
- Wash and chop bok choy (or any greens used).
- Finely mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- Preheat oven to broil, grease a baking sheet with 1 tbsp avocado oil.
- Place salmon on a greased baking sheet or oven safe frying pan. Top with remaining marinade. Broil for 2-3 min to get caramelization on top, then turn oven down to 350 degrees to cook all the way through until internal temperature reaches 140 degrees for medium (~10 to 11 min). You can also just cook the salmon at 350F for 13-15min without broiling, the results are just as nice.
- Sauté minced garlic in 2 tbsp of avocado oil in a pan, add bok choy and 2 tbsp Madame Susan Umami Sauce and 1 tbsp soy sauce. Sauté on med-high heat until slightly tender (5-7 min).
- Serve salmon, bok choy, rice (optional) together with remaining lemon cut into wedges. Can add scallions and Madame Susan Chili Crisp on top as garnish. Enjoy!
Note: You can substitute firm tofu (if vegan) or chicken for this recipe. For tofu or chicken, the longer you marinade the protein, the better it gets! Just put Umami Sauce, lemon juice, and soy sauce in a ziplock bag and marinade for at least 1 hour, overnight in your fridge if you have the time. You can also grill the chicken or tofu to cook it and it will taste so good. Make sure chicken is fully cooking thoroughly (165F internal temp).