Steaming Salmon

[Devilxchef]

What are the basics on giving steamed salmon flavour?

[kuan]

Steam it Chinese style, in a solid pan, in a covered wok, with all your flavoring "stuff." The steam makes the sauce, so to speak.

[beefcheeks]

Use aromatics like ginger, garlic, fennel, dill, or lemon and orange slices. place in steamer basket. You can place some on top too. Scallions and chives also good.

I like the chinese style too, where after steaming I ladle some very hot peanut oil/soy sauce mixture over the fish along with some chopped cilantro. I usually do this for snapper or cod, not really salmon which I love crusted and broiled...or sauteed for that matter.

[Devilxchef]

Thank you very much. I am entering a scholarship culinary competetion, and I need some ideas for a salmon based desert. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks

[kuan]

Use the roe.

[nowIamone]

From the land (river) of the big Kenai King Salmon my I suggest, a fruit wood Smoked salmon in a mild cheese for a clever shaped spread, crispy (not sweet) tall triangle in mid plate, cracker, accompanied by a spicy/mild fruit and a balsamic reduction drizzle...................... sounds interesting......my have to work on this today!