Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon

A salmon recipe loved by the whole family

Salmon has quietly become the favourite fish dish in our family. If you've been following Summer and Spice from the start, you'll know this wasn't always the case. My two sons used to turn their noses up at fish of any kind and that included salmon. But I was determined to find a way in, so I kept trying different recipes until I hit the jackpot with my Honey Glazed Salmon. That breakthrough changed everything.

Since then, I've been riding the wave of that success and experimenting with a variety of salmon dishes. Yesterday, however, I hit a bit of a wall. I didn't want to jump into a new recipe rotation just yet, so I pushed myself to think of something fresh. That's how Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon came to life - and let me tell you, it's a game-changer.

First time steaming salmon? So was mine

This was actually the first time I steamed salmon. I've steamed all sorts of fish before - seabass tilapia, cod - you name it, but never salmon. I don't know why it hadn't occurred to me until now. And the result? It went well beyond my expectations.

In less than 30 minutes, I managed to put together a dish that was steamy, juicy and rich in flavour. The salmon was beautifully tender, soaking up a sauce mix of soy sauce and honey, fragrantly infused with ginger, spring onions and red peppers. Served with a bowl of hot steamed rice, this Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon turned into one of those comforting meals that leaves everyone smiling at the dinner table.

What you'll need for this easy salmon dinner

As the name promises, this is a Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon recipe. The ingredients list is short and straightforward:

• One side of salmon (enough for a family of four). Give it a rinse, pat it dry and sprinkle with crushed black pepper.
• For the sauce: mix soy sauce, sesame oil (that was used to fry garlic in the below) and honey.
• Veggies: thinly sliced ginger, red peppers and spring onions. I sometimes add shredded carrots too.
• Optional garnish: a few garlic cloves, minced and fried until golden and crispy.

That's it, just a handful of everyday ingredients for a wholesome, healthy salmon recipe that's ready in a flash.

Cooking method

Even though we don't eat the skin in this dish, I like to keep it on while cooking so the salmon holds its shape nicely. Once seasoned with crushed pepper, I pour half of the sauce over the salmon and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

While the fish is marinating, I prep the vegetables - slicing the ginger and red pepper finely and chopping the spring onions.

With the steamer ready and boiling, I pour the remaining sauce over the salmon, layer on the ginger and red peppers and steam it for 12 to 15 minutes. Depending on the thickness of the fillet. Once done, I finish it off with the spring onions and a generous sprinkle of fried garlic.

Dinner is served

And there you have it - Quick and Simple Steamed Salmon is served. It's a light, nutritious dish packed with flavour and made in under half an hour. This easy salmon dinner has officially earned a spot in our regular rotation and it's proof that a healthy salmon recipe doesn't need to be complicated.

My kids love it. My husband goes back for seconds. And I feel good knowing it's a wholesome meal that doesn't take all evening to make. I hope it becomes a favourite in your family too.

If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! And don't forget to follow me on Instagram @summerandspicefoodblog for more quick family meals and Vietnamese-inspired cooking ideas.