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Salmon Wrapped in Rice Paper

This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. They will think you're so fancy
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Chef Julie Yoon


Ingredients

  • 1 lb skinless salmon fillets cut into 4 even pieces
  • Vegetable oil divided
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons peeled & chopped ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley
  • ½ cup sliced scallions
  • Four sheets of round spring roll rice paper
  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Hoisin Lime Sauce

  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 garlic cloves finely minced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Season both sides of salmon pieces with salt and pepper and set aside. Heat oil in a saute pan and saute the garlic and ginger until softened, but not browned; then add cilantro or parsley and green onion, and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  • Carefully moisten 1 piece of rice paper in warm water for about 30 seconds until softened, and then spread out on a cutting board and lightly pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Put 1 heaping tablespoon of the ginger-garlic-herb mixture on the center of the rice paper and spread it around a bit, so that it will evenly cover the surface of a piece of salmon. Place salmon on top, and tightly fold ends of the rice paper up and around the salmon to make a package, like you're making a burrito. Repeat with all pieces and place salmon bundles aside to set in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet with vegetable oil. Once the oil is hot, add bundles to the pan, sealed side down, and brown for about 1-2 minutes. Once the one side is browned, carefully flip the bundles and brown on the other side for about another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to rip the delicate rice paper.
  • Transfer to a lightly greased baking sheet, presentation side-up and pop into the oven to cook for about 6-7 minutes to finish cooking the salmon on the inside.
  • Place all ingredients for the hoisin lime sauce in a liquid measuring cup or bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Stir well. Drizzle over the salmon bundles and garnish with chopped cilantro.
TIP: Resist the urge to over-bake the salmon, or it might dry out. Remember, the pieces of salmon are small, and even out of the oven, they continue to cook through carry-over cooking.