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Braided Salmon Recipe

Braided Salmon

This simple braided salmon recipe will quickly become your favorite fish dish!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Braided Salmon
Servings: 1
Calories: 321kcal

Equipment

  • Small bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Fresh Ginger finely chopped
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Peanut oil
  • 1 Salmon fillet Skinless
  • ½ cup Green Onions chopped
  • 2 tsp Soy Sauce low sodium
  • 1 tsp Dark Sesame Oil

Instructions

  • Combine Salt, Ginger, and Peanut Oil in a small bowl. Brush the fillet with this mixture all over. Set aside for now.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the Soy Sauce, Onions, and Sesame Oil.
  • Vertically cut the fillet into three (15 x 1-inch) ropes.
  • Save any leftover salmon for later use. Braid the ropes together and secure them with wooden picks/chopsticks.
  • Place the braids in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Microwave the dish for 2 minutes on high. Allow the fillet to rest for 2 minutes more.
  • Microwave for another 2 minutes on high, or until the desired level of doneness is reached.
  • Take the fillet dish out of the microwave. Spread the onion mixture on top of the fish. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1916mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 567IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
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