When garlic begins to brown, add remaining broth, lemongrass, ginger, the juice of the lemon & lime and the shitake mushrooms. Cover and bring to a simmer.
To Construct Salmon Flowers:
a. Use lg. soup bowls or soup plates.
b. Line the edges with overlapping spinach leaves.
c. Arrange artistically the baby corn, water chestnuts, & sliced red pepper.
d. Top each creation with the Sioux Z Wow salmon slices placed to resemble a flower.
To Serve:
Just before serving add more marinade to the boiling broth. Gently ladle broth directly over salmon in each bowl. Broth should cover soup ingredients.
Garnish with chives or green onions & a twist of lemon. Serve with chopsticks (or fork) & soup spoons.
Make sure to take a deep breath over your bowl, letting the aromatic steam portend the tender tastes to come.