Sweet Salmon with Ginger and Scallions

Yield: 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (1-inch thick) salmon filets
• 2 scallions, cut into 2 inch long strips
• 1/4 cup ginger, cut into 1/4 inch thick chunks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine, rice wine or sweet sake
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• Salt and pepper
• Sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in pan on high heat. Salt and pepper both sides of the salmon filets.
2. Place filets in pan skin-side down and do not disturb. Cook on HIGH for 40 seconds.
3. Turn heat down to medium-high and continue to cook for 3 minutes.
4. Turn filets over and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Remove filets from pan and set aside on a plate.
6. Turn heat back up to high and add ginger and scallions. Cook until slightly tender (about 1 minute).
7. Add wine and deglaze pan.
8. Add soy sauce, water, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
9. Place salmon filets carefully back into pan and simmer until salmon is cooked through (about 2 minutes).
10. Drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil if desired.