Family Recipes: Ginger Salmon

Salmon is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. These help nourish growing brains and are important for proper brain development, especially at a young age. It can also protect the heart and its high in protein and iron. Add the fact that it's delicious, and you have the perfect food for children. And if you choose wild salmon, you'll avoid most of the contaminants associated with farmed salmon.

Ingredients

• 1 lbs salmon fillets, boneless
• 3 green onions, chopped
• ¼ cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp white wine
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ¼ tsp sugar

Method

1. Find your largest frying pan (large enough to hold all the salmon at once) and fill it with ¾-inch of water. Add the wine and the ginger . Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce heat to a low simmer.
2. Put the fish in the pan and cover with a loose-fitting lid. Poach until the fish flakes and is no longer opaque, about 15 minutes. This will vary according to the thickness of the fillets.
3. When the fish is fully cooked, remove from the pan carefully. Use a spatula to avoid damaging the fillets. Place on a serving dish and remove some of the liquid from the pan. No more than ¼ cup of liquid should be used, but half that is usually enough. Reserve this liquid in a bowl and discard the rest.
4. To the liquid add soy sauce, oil, and sugar. Whisk together until smooth, making a sauce.
5. Drizzle this sauce over the fish. Garnish with onion and serve immediately.

This dish is excellent served alongside a hearty salad or over pasta. Don't like salmon? Try some of your other favorite fish. This dish is simple enough that it will compliment many different flavors.