• 1 large salmon fillet
• pinch of five spice powder
• seared pineapple rings

Spicy Ginger Marinade

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 star anise
• 4 tablespoons vermouth
• 1 teaspoon crystalized ginger
• 1 garlic clove crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 guajillo chile, seeded and chopped

Mix all ingredients for marinade together in shallow bowl.  Coat salmon in the marinade, place in fridge for at least 2 hours.  Remove salmon and pat dry, coat with five spice powder.  Sear in hot oil on both sides. Serve with seared pineapple rings.