Steamed Salmon Steaks, Thai Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
2 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and julienned (cut 1-1/2-inchx1/8-inchx1/8-inch)
4 garlic cloves, slivered
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup Thai fish sauce (Nam Pla)
24 ounces salmon steaks (4 steaks)
fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Preparation

In a medium skillet, heat the oil until very hot but not smoking, and add the shallots, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, until very aromatic but not browned.
Add the brown sugar and fish sauce and cook for 5 minutes.
Spread half of the sauce on a lightly oiled plate that will fit into a steamer, and place the steaks on top of the sauce. Pour the other half of the sauce on top of the steaks, and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Fill steamer with enough water to sit below, but not touch the steamer basket, and bring to a high simmer.
Place the plate in the basket, cover, and steam for approximately 10 minutes, or until the meat is opaque.
Carefully remove the steaks with a spatula to a serving plate, and spoon any remaining sauce over steaks.
Garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with fluffy rice and a crisp green vegetable. Cold beer goes well with this.