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Quick Broiled Salmon with Vegetables

Ingredients

• 4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick)
• 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 1 cup vertically sliced onion
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
• 2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 (1/2-inch) pieces fresh ginger

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat broiler to high.
2. 2. Place a jelly-roll pan in oven; preheat pan for 5 minutes. Sprinkle fillets evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Arrange fillets, skin sides down, on pan. Broil fish 5 minutes.
3. 3. Combine remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, bell pepper, onion, snow peas, and 1 tablespoon vinegar in a medium bowl. Arrange the bell pepper mixture on pan with fish; broil 3 minutes.
4. 4. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, soy sauce, and remaining ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 2 minutes. Stir; let stand 5 minutes. Discard ginger pieces. Serve sauce with fish and vegetables.

Adam Hickman, Cooking Light
SEPTEMBER 2013

 Recipe Time

Hands On: 20 Minutes
Total: 20 Minutes

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving