Ingredients

  • 1 pound asparagus
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Grated rind of 1 orange
  • 1 salmon fillet (10 ounces), cut in half
  • 1/4 pound baby carrots, sliced 1/8-inch thick
  • 1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and halved

Method

  • Wash, trim and break asparagus at the point where the tough part of the stem meets the tender.
  • Cut into 1-inch lengths.
  • In nonstick pan over low heat, add garlic, ginger, sherry, soy sauce, sugar,orange rind, salmon, carrots and asparagus.
  • Cover and simmer about 7 minutes, until fish is cooked and vegetables are crisp but tender.
  • Two minutes before the fish is done, add the snow peas and continue cooking.
  • Serve with rice that has been flavored with scallions and a little soy sauce.