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KUNG PAO SALMON

We’ve combined the flavours of a classic Chinese dish with a lean healthy protein that is so delicious and creative everyone will enjoy! Oven roasted salmon tossed in a sweet, spicy and sticky kung pao sauce serving you a healthy twist on Chinese takeout right at home ready in 20 minutes!


Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 large piece of salmon cut into fillets
  • Salt + pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame or peanut oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 4 green onions chopped, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes more or less to taste
  • 1/4 cup peanuts chopped, plus more for serving
  • Cooked orzo with pepper and lemon zest or steamed rice for serving

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  • 2. Rub the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes.
  • 3. Meanwhile, make the sauce. In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, ½ tablespoon of pepper. Add 1/4 cup water and whisk in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch until the sauce is smooth.
  • 4. To an oven safe skillet, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and green onions, cook for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes. Once the salmon is done add it to the sauce and cook for another 2 minutes. Set the oven to broil, stir in the peanuts and broil for 2-3 minutes until the top of the salmon starts to caramelize.
  • 5. Serve the salmon and sauce over bowls of orzo or rice. Top with additional peanuts and green onions. Enjoy!