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Caramelized Vietnamese salmon with fried rice and a crab rangoon.

Caramelized Vietnamese Salmon

Carne Diem Culinary
This Vietnamese Caramelized Salmon recipe delivers flaky, succulent salmon coated in a rich, savory-sweet caramel sauce. The fish is bathed in a fragrant mixture of fish sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger, creating a truly unforgettable dish. Serve it with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Seafood, Vietnamese
Servings 4
Calories 243 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Fresh Salmon Cut into 4 fillets
  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 1 Shallot
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • ¼ Cup Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the shallot and ginger in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add in the minced garlic and cook 1-2 more minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer, stirring until the brown sugar is dissolved and the caramelized sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes
  • Add the salmon skin side up and cook for 3 minutes, then flip over and cook for 3 more minutes. Baste the salmon with the sauce and continue to cook until the salmon reaches your desired doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 1696mgPotassium: 643mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 48IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Brown Sugar, Fish Sauce, garlic, ginger, salmon
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