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Jan 10, 2012 at 10:00 AM PDT
Wasabi and Sesame Broiled Verlasso Salmon with Quinoa, Roasted Red Pepper and Bok Choy
The wasabi and sesame marinade gives this dish its distinct flavor. Reserve a portion of it for a dipping sauce. This salmon is served over a fresh salad made with vegetables and quinoa, a healthy alternative to rice or pasta.
Serves 6
Ingredients
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1
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cup white wine
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1/4
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cup soy sauce
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2
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teaspoons sugar
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2
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tablespoons vegetable oil
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2
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tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
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2
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tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
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1
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teaspoon wasabi paste
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6
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eight-ounce Verlasso salmon fillets, with skin
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3
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heads baby bok choy
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1/4
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cup, plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, divided
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Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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1 1/2
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cups quinoa, cooked according to package instructions
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3
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tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus a few drops for finishing
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1
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cup roasted red bell peppers, sliced
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1/2
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cup scallions
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1/4
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cup sesame seeds, lightly toasted
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 400° F.
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2.
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To prepare the marinade, combine wine, soy sauce and sugar. Heat oil in a heavy saucepan. Add garlic, ginger and wasabi paste. Cook for 2 minutes. Add wine mixture and cook an additional 2 minutes. Set mixture aside to cool completely. Place salmon in a re-sealable container and add marinade. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Toss the bok choy in a bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
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Combine quinoa, 1/4 cup olive oil, lemon juice, roasted red pepper and scallions.
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Preheat oven to boil. Remove salmon from marinade. Brush with olive oil and place on a baking sheet, skin-side down. Broil until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Turn and broil on the skin side until the skin is crisp and the meat is still slightly translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
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To serve, spoon quinoa on a plate and place a salmon fillet on top. Cut the bok choy into quarters and place two pieces on plate. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and lemon juice.
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