Broccoli Salmon Chow Mein

I am on an Asian-cooking kick again–chow mein, lo mein, fried rice, miso soup, you name it! Perhaps it’s because Fall is finally setting in on the deep south (although it’s somewhat difficult to tell in Baton Rouge, LA), and perhaps it’s because I know that in a few weeks, I will be up to my ears in pumpkin, squash, turkey, cranberry, and peppermint recipes.  Maybe this is my way of getting a much needed Asian-food craving out of my system before the food of pilgrims overtakes my life? Whatever the case, I love this new cooking itch and I absolutely love Asian-inspired dishes like this one.

My most recent Asian-inspired dish is this Broccoli Salmon Chow Mein recipe from Jaden Hair over at Steamy Kitchen that is easy, fast, and simple.  Anyone who ever cooks any kind of Asian food will natural have the sauce ingredients in his/her kitchen–sweetened soy sauce, oyster sauce, white wine, sesame oil, and BAM! A brown sauce that is thick (but not too thick), richly flavorful, and incredibly satisfying.  Every time I make a dish from Hair’s website, I get the feeling that “it’s no delivery! It’s Steamy Kitchen, the food blog!”

Try this richly flavorful Broccoli Salmon Chow Mein as an entree for a dinner, or lunch that is restaurant-quality clearly delicious cooking.

Broccoli Salmon Chow Mein

The place to go for any easy, authentic asian-cuisine recipe is hands down, Steamy Kitchen. Jaden Hair has figured out easy, flavorful Asian cooking at its finest.  For this take on her Broccoli Beef Noodle Stir Fry, please see here.

Ingredients:

* 1 standard package of lo mein, or chow mein noodles

* 6 tablespoons soy sauce

* 6 tablespoons oyster sauce

* 6 tablespoons white wine

* 2 tablespoons sugar

* 2 tablespoons corn starch

* 2 teaspoons sesame oil (I prefer the kind infused with chili as it is a bit spicier)

* 2 cuts of lean salmon

* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

* 6 cloves of garlic, smashed or pressed

* 2 1/2 cup beef broth (can use vegetable or fish)

* 1 pound of fresh broccoli, cut into florets

1.) Begin by whisking 2 tablespoons soy sauce, white wine, and oyster sauce in a medium bowl.  Whisk in sugar until completely dissolved and then corn starch (whisk until completely dissolved).  Add salmon and sesame oil.  Mix well and coat.  Allow to marinate for 20 minutes covered and refrigerated.

2.) Meanwhile, prep the broccoli: wash, remove woody stems, and cut into bite size florets.  Set aside.

3.) Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain (do not run under cold water).  Set aside.

4.) Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a non-stick medium-large skillet on medium-high heat.  Add garlic and sautee until “fragrant” (about 10-20 seconds).  Add broccoli and stir fry until tender, but still crunchy (vegetable “al dente”).

5.) Add remaining tablespoon of oil and bite-size pieces of salmon.  Mix to fully integrate ingredients.  Add stock, soy sauce, wine, and oyster sauce and mix to integrate.  Turn down heat to medium and allow to cook, or simmer until salmon is done and sauce has slightly thickened.

6.) Now add cooked noodles to pan: integrate into salmon-broccoli sauce mixture and fully coat all of the noodles.

7.) Plate dish and enjoy! Makes 4-6 servings.

 

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