Cantonese Ginger-Scallion Steamed Coho
A fast Cantonese-style steamed salmon dinner with ginger-scallion soy sauce, tender organic baby bok choy, and jasmine rice—light, seasonal for early July, and weeknight-friendly.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $8.99
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Organic Baby Bok Choy12 ounces, halved or quartered lengthwise $3.99
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Simple Truth Organic® Jasmine Rice3/4 cup dry rice $4.99
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Ginger Root1 1/2 tablespoons finely julienned, divided $4.99
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Green Onions3, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated $1.50
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Low-sodium soy sauce2 tablespoons
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Rice vinegar1 tablespoon
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Toasted sesame oil2 teaspoons
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Neutral oil1 tablespoon
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Brown sugar or honey1 teaspoon
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Kosher saltto taste
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Black or white pepperto taste
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs mostly clear, then cook it with 1 1/4 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, cook 15 minutes, then let stand covered while you steam the salmon.
- Prep the vegetables and aromatics: halve or quarter the baby bok choy, julienne the ginger, and slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
- Pat the salmon dry, season lightly with salt and pepper, and place each portion on a heatproof plate or shallow dish that fits inside your steamer; scatter half the ginger and the green onion whites over the fish.
- Set up a covered steamer or wide pot with a rack and 1 inch of simmering water; steam the salmon for 7 to 10 minutes, until just opaque and it reaches 145°F in the thickest part.
- During the last 3 to 4 minutes of steaming, add the baby bok choy to the steamer if there is room, or quickly sauté it in a covered skillet with a splash of water and a pinch of salt until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Stir together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar or honey, and 1 tablespoon hot water; warm the neutral oil in a small pan with the remaining ginger for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant, then stir it into the sauce.
- Fluff the rice and divide it between two bowls or plates; top with steamed bok choy and salmon, spoon the hot ginger-scallion soy sauce over everything, and finish with the green onion tops.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: About $17–$22 using the listed salmon, baby bok choy, rice, ginger, and green onions, plus pantry sauce staples.
Health notes: Serves 2; about 560 calories per serving with high protein, moderate carbs from rice, and heart-healthy fats from salmon.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or lightly off-dry Riesling balances the ginger-soy sauce and rich salmon.