Soy-Glazed Salmon With Cucumber-Avocado Salad
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 6 -ounce skinless center-cut salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 medium English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and sliced
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, halved, seeded and chopped
- Jarred pickled ginger, for serving (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the honey, 2 teaspoons soy sauce and the cornstarch in a small microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave until just simmering, 30 to 40 seconds.
- Rub the fish fillets all over with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and season lightly with salt.
- Place the fish in a baking dish and bake 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush with the honey-soy sauce mixture.
- Return the fish to the oven and continue baking until just cooked through, 7 to 9 more minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk the rice vinegar, mayonnaise and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each soy sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl.
- Add the cucumber, scallions and 1/4 teaspoon salt and toss.
- Gently fold in the avocado.
- Serve the salmon with the salad and pickled ginger.
- Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, center, sesame oil, kosher salt, rice vinegar, mayonnaise, cucumber, scallions, avocado, ginger
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/soy-glazed-salmon-with-cucumber-avocado-salad-recipe.html (may not work)