Salmon is a nutritious and delicious food. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make 2 steamed dishes from salmon, which are lime steamed salmon and steamed cabbage, both unique, delicious, and attractive, yet very simple to make!
1. Lime Steamed Salmon
Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Lime Steamed Salmon For 4 people
Salmon 500 gr Lemongrass 20 gr Ginger 20 gr Lime leaves 10 gr Spring onions 5 stalks Lime 2 pieces Garlic 3 cloves Chili 1 piece Shallots 5 bulbs Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Seasoning a little (Salt/sugar/msg/pepper)
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How to Make Lemon Steamed Salmon
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the salmon thoroughly, use salt to rub on the skin to eliminate the fishy smell, then rinse with clean water.
You can also wash the fish with a diluted mixture of lemon + vinegar for more effective odor removal.
Cut the fish into pieces about 10 cm long and then pat dry with a towel.
Take 3 cloves of garlic and 2 shallots, peel, wash, and finely chop. Wash the chili and chop it finely.
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Marinate the fish
Add the finely chopped shallots and garlic into a bowl, mix with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and evenly rub the mixture on both sides of the fish.
Next, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of pepper over the fish and wrap it with plastic wrap to let it absorb the seasoning for about 10 minutes.
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Make the steaming sauce
Cut 1 lemon, squeeze the juice into a bowl, add chili, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and mix well.
Slicing Lemongrass
Smash the lemongrass and cut it into thin strips. Slice the lime leaves into thin strips. Peel the ginger, wash it clean, and slice it into thin strips.
Remove the wilted parts of the green onions, wash them clean, cut off the roots and split them in half. Peel the remaining 3 red onions and slice them thinly.
Steaming the Fish
Take a large plate and place half of the sliced lime leaves on it, then place the marinated salmon on top, adding sliced red onions, lemongrass, green onion roots, and ginger on top of the fish.
Cut a lemon into several slices and arrange them around the plate. Then, drizzle the sauce mixture over the salmon and sprinkle the remaining half of the lime leaves on top. Place the plate of fish into a steamer for 10 minutes.
Final Product
The fish is cooked, you take it out and invite the family to enjoy. This steamed salmon dish is served with rice paper wrapped with herbs, dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, the sweet taste of the fish absorbs the rich spices, and the sourness of the lime stimulates the taste buds very deliciously.
2. Steamed Salmon with Cabbage
Preparation
30 minutes
Difficulty Level
Medium
Ingredients for Steamed Salmon with Cabbage For 4 people
Salmon 300 gr Cabbage 130 gr Broccoli 100 gr Grated cheese 30 gr Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt and pepper 1/4 teaspoon
How to Choose Fresh and Delicious Cabbage
- Choose heavy cabbage heads with tightly woven leaves, non-spreading tops, thick heads, closed and with small stems.
- Avoid buying cabbage with yellow leaves, musty smells, or split cores, leaves that are bursting out, and heavily bruised. Avoid buying cabbages with brown stems or brown spots on the skin.
How to choose fresh and delicious broccoli
- Choose broccoli with a darker green color for better taste and sweetness. The stems should be firm, not soft or mushy.
- The flower heads that are round and curved will taste better than those that are flat.
- There should be no bruises, scratches, or rot on the stalks.
How to prepare steamed salmon with cabbage
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Prepare the salmon
Wash the salmon with water, then use a paper towel to dry it.
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Prepare other ingredients
Cabbage, shred finely, soak in diluted salt water, then rinse with clean water and drain.
Broccoli, cut into small bite-sized florets, rinse with diluted salt water, then rinse with clean water and drain.
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Marinating salmon
You sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the salmon. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the seasoning.
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Steaming salmon
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, then add the finely shredded cabbage, place the salmon on top, add another tablespoon of cooking oil on the salmon, and add broccoli and cheese.
You cover the lid and place the pan on the stove to steam the salmon over medium heat for about 5 minutes until the fish is cooked.
Tip:
- Do not steam the salmon for too long as it will dry out, lose its sweetness, and not retain many nutrients.
- Steam the vegetables just until tender to keep their crunchiness, beautiful green color, and retain as many nutrients as possible.
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Finished product
The steamed salmon with cabbage and cheese is absolutely delicious when served hot. The gentle sweetness of the fish and cabbage, combined with the creamy flavor of the cheese, is truly irresistible.
How to choose fresh salmon
You can use whole salmon or salmon fillets, either is fine!
For whole salmon
- Salmon gills: observe that for fresh salmon, the gills should be red, not bruised or blackened.
- Salmon body: check the scales and skin of the fish to ensure they are shiny and smooth. The body should not have scratches, bruises, and the scales should not be peeling off.
- Salmon eyes: look for bright, clear eyes that are not cloudy or yellowish, indicating the fish is still fresh.
For salmon fillets
- Choose salmon that has a bright orange color, with evenly distributed fat marbling that is white and smooth, without any signs of browning or a foul smell. Fresh salmon will not be mushy and should have a certain firmness.
- Avoid pieces of fish that are mushy, pale in color, or have cloudy fat marbling as this indicates the fish has been stored for too long and is not fresh.
How to eliminate the fishy smell of salmon
Salmon has a distinct flavor, but to truly enjoy its taste, you need to know how to eliminate the fishy smell. You can refer to one of the methods below:
Method 1: Remove the fishy smell of salmon with lemon
- Add 2 – 3 tablespoons of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of salt to a bowl of clean water.
- Place the salmon in and gently stir, letting it sit for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, then rinse with clean water. You can also use a slice of lemon after juicing to rub and gently massage the fish to make it cleaner.
Method 2: Remove the fishy smell of salmon with fresh milk
- Place the fish meat in a bowl and pour in enough fresh milk to completely submerge the fish.
- Soak the salmon in milk for about 10 minutes, then rinse it clean and let it drain.
Method 3: Remove the fishy smell of salmon with alcohol and ginger
- You take a little ginger and chop it finely or crush it. Then put it in a bowl and pour white wine in; if you don’t have wine, you can substitute it with vinegar, then add the piece of salmon and stir gently.
- Soak the fish in the mixture for about 7 – 10 minutes, then take it out and rinse it clean with cold water.
Recently, here are 2 ways to make steamed salmon with lemon and steamed cabbage that TasteVN shared with you, hope you will create delicious meals for your family, wish you success!
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