Sesame Crusted Salmon Sates With Orange Ginger

Total Time: 24 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 mins

Ingredients

• 18 bamboo skewers (6-inch)
• 12 ounces salmon fillets, skin removed (and no bones of course)
• 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced or finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated finely or microplaned
• 3 tablespoons chili paste (use less if you prefer less heat)
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 -3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 soak the bamboo skewers for at least half an hour before using- you don't need them to catch fire under the grill!
• 2 slice the salmon into thin strips- i did mine about 1-inch wide by 7-8inches in length.
• 3 weave on to skewers (just like you would do with chicken) combine the oyster sauce, orange concentrate, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey and sesame oil- make sure you stir this thoroughly, the honey needs to be well combined other wise you end up with a gloopy lump in the bowl!
• 4 you can make this ahead if you prefer and keep chilled.
• 5 brush marinade onto salmon skewers and leave for 10 minutes or so, to allow flavours to absorb.
• 6 heat your grill to medium, and then grill salmon for 1- 2 minutes on each side (do watch them though- they don't need to be overcooked) brush a final slick of marinade onto them as you remove them from the grill and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
• 7 serve, and enjoy!
• 8 (now my mouth is watering!) (this recipe also works well using a piece of salmon to be served an an entree- serve with a noodle based salad with lots of thai ingredients of your choice!).