Description
Succulent Asian honey-sesame salmon dances atop silky noodles, blending sweet and savory notes from a perfect marinade. Delicate fish and aromatic seasonings create a quick, elegant meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound salmon
- ½ pound pasta (preferably fettuccine)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables and Other Ingredients:
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 10 button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups snow peas, ends trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet by warming olive oil over medium heat, creating a fragrant base for the noodle dish.
- Gently toast green onions and sesame seeds in the skillet, allowing them to release their aromatic oils for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking them until they become tender and slightly golden, approximately 2 minutes.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by whisking together soy sauce, honey, chicken stock, sesame oil, and Sriracha in a separate bowl.
- Blanch snow peas in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, ensuring they maintain a crisp texture. Quickly drain and set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until it reaches the perfect al dente consistency, then drain thoroughly.
- Combine the cooked pasta, blanched snow peas, and prepared sauce in the skillet, gently tossing to ensure even coating over medium-low heat.
- For the salmon, heat a skillet to high temperature and add a thin layer of cooking oil.
- Place salmon fillet (non-skin side down) into the hot skillet, searing for 4 minutes to develop a golden crust.
- Carefully flip the salmon to the skin side, searing for an additional 3 minutes to create a crispy exterior.
- Prepare a glaze by mixing honey and soy sauce, generously brushing it over the salmon surface.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated broiler, cooking for 3 minutes until the salmon develops a slightly charred and caramelized finish.
- Remove from broiler and let the salmon rest briefly before serving atop the prepared Asian noodles.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this quick and flavorful Asian-inspired salmon noodle dish that combines sweet, spicy, and savory elements in under 30 minutes.
- Maximize flavor by searing salmon at high heat to create a beautiful golden crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Use fresh ingredients like green onions and snow peas to add vibrant color, crunch, and nutritional boost to the meal.
- Balance sweet honey and spicy Sriracha creates a complex sauce that perfectly coats the pasta and complements the rich salmon.
- Choose firm mushrooms and cook briefly to maintain their texture and subtle earthy flavor in this dynamic noodle ensemble.
- Opt for al dente pasta to ensure ideal texture and ability to absorb the delicious Asian-inspired sauce without becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Boiling, Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg