Ginger Glazed, Pan-Fried Salmon with Bok Choy and Pan Fried White Rice Cake

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Prep time 20mins
Cook time 30mins
Serves or Makes: 2 Servings

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ingredients

  • 10 ounces Maine Atlantic salmon filet, cut into two 5-ounce portions with skin on
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup white jasmine rice, cooked
  • Himalayan salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup tempura batter mix
  • olive oil, for cooking
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 2 cups bok choy, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, for bok choy
  • scallions, optional, for garnishing
  • fried shallots, optional, for garnishing

Method

  • Step 1

    Mix soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, minced ginger, and sesame oil together in a small bowl. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    Divide rice into two flat, oval patties.

  • Step 3

    Add tempura batter mix and a pinch of salt and pepper into a pan, and gently pat rice patty until tempura batter mix is evenly applied on top and bottom surfaces of rice patty.

  • Step 4

    Fry rice patty on medium until all sides are lightly golden on top and bottom of patty.

  • Step 5

    Lightly season Maine Atlantic salmon filet with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lightly pat tempura batter on fish skin for crispiness. Pan fry salmon in olive oil on medium heat for about 4 minutes or until golden brown on each side.

  • Step 6

    Heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 cloves chopped garlic and a pinch of pepper. Add bok choy and stir fry for about 5 minutes until tender.

  • Step 7

    Place the rice patty on a plate. Top with bok choy and lay Atlantic salmon on top. Garnish with sliced green onions and fried shallots, if using. Top with about 2 tablespoons of sauce. Enjoy!