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Vietnamese Caramel Salmon

30 min4 servings🍳 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$21.00580 cal · 37g protein

Ingredients

  • jasmine rice2 cups
  • salmon fillets1½ lb
  • brown sugar⅓ cup
  • fish sauce3 tbsp
  • soy sauce1 tbsp
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • garlic3 cloves
  • green onions1 bunch
  • baby bok choy1 lb

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Cut the salmon into 4 portions and season lightly with pepper.

  2. 2

    In a large skillet, cook the brown sugar and 2 tbsp water over medium heat 3-4 minutes until it bubbles and darkens slightly.

  3. 3

    Carefully stir in the fish sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic and 1/4 cup water.

  4. 4

    Add the salmon, cover and simmer 8-10 minutes, spooning sauce over, until the salmon flakes (145°F).

  5. 5

    Meanwhile steam or sauté the halved bok choy 3-4 minutes. Serve salmon over rice with the sauce and green onions.

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