This is one of those dishes that I put together by taking only parts of some recipes that I like and adding it to some meat or fish that I prefer at the moment. Specifically, this is inspired by the dressing in California Pizza Kitchen's oriental chicken salad. It's very easy to prepare and something that you would not be shy about serving at a dinner party.
INGREDIENTS
Salmon fillet
Hoisin sauce
Soy sauce
Olive oil
Sesame oil
Chili sauce
Ginger
Cilantro
Basil
STEPS
1. Pre-heat oven to 400F.
2. Prepare about a cup of hoisin and add a splash of soy sauce, a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, a tablespoon of sesame oil and some chili sauce to taste. Add some grated ginger and mix together.
3. Pour the hoisin mixture onto salmon fillet laid out in a lightly oiled baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 30 minutes or test salmon for doneness.
5. Serve with chopped cilantro and basil on top.
The cilantro and basil complements the flavor of the hoisin and salmon tremendously. Adding these to the dish takes it out of the ordinary, so I really think this shouldn't be omitted.
