Name: Ginger Poached Apricots and Salmon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups dry white wine; 1 orange (about 3 oz [90 ml]), zest and juice; 1 lemon (about 1.5 oz [45 ml]), zest and juice; 2 inches of ginger, peeled; 2 whole star anise pods; 2 green cardamom pods; 2 pounds of apricots, halved and pits removed; ¼ cup neutral oil; 2 tablespoons of chili flakes; 4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz [120 g] each), skin removed; Salt; 4 to 6 baby bok choy (about 11/2 lb [680 g])

Description

A simple salmon recipe packed with flavor thanks to ginger poached apricots and chili oil.

Ingredients

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2 cups dry white wine
1 orange (about 3 oz [90 ml]), zest and juice
1 lemon (about 1.5 oz [45 ml]), zest and juice
2 inches of ginger, peeled
2 whole star anise pods
2 green cardamom pods
2 pounds of apricots, halved and pits removed
1/4 cup neutral oil
2 tablespoons of chili flakes
4 salmon fillets (about 4 oz [120 g] each), skin removed
Salt
4 to 6 baby bok choy (about 11/2 lb [680 g])

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Instructions

In a medium pot over medium heat, bring the wine, orange zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, ginger, star anise, and cardamom to a simmer. Add the apricots and poach until tender, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool in the poaching liquid.
In a small frying pan, heat the neutral oil over high heat for about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and add the chili flakes. Steep for 10 minutes.
In a large pot fitted with a steamer basket, bring 3 in [7.5 cm] of water to a rapid boil. Season the salmon all over with salt. Transfer carefully to the steamer basket. Steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the bok choy and steam for 4 minutes more.
To serve, place a fillet of the fish on a plate next to a couple of bok choy. Top with a few poached apricot halves and drizzle all over with the chili oil.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner

Keywords: salmon, apricots, ginger, chili oil