CHINA MOON SALMON
from Cindy

Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 27 Minutes
Makes: 4 servings

"You'll love the intense flavor of Asian ingredients that infuses this oh-so-easy salmon dish. And, the salmon is prepared in a steamer so it's healthy too! Serve with steamed rice and stir-fried vegetables."

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 dash sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon julienned fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Chinese black bean and garlic sauce
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chicken broth
4 (4 ounce) fillets salmon
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1. Begin heating water in the bottom of steamer pot.

2. Heat olive oil and sesame oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic and ginger for 1 minute. Stir in black bean sauce and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in chicken broth; set aside.

3. Rinse salmon, and pat dry. Season each side lightly with salt and pepper. Place in steamer insert. Spoon black bean mixture over salmon. Place in steamer pot over boiling water.

4. Steam for 10 to 12 minutes, or until salmon flakes easily with a fork.