Craving a quick and delicious weeknight meal?
These Teriyaki Salmon Noodles are calling your name!
Imagine flaky salmon glazed in sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, nestled amongst perfectly cooked noodles – keep reading to unlock this culinary delight.
Ingredients
Okay, let's explore into what you'll need to whip up this fantastic dish! First, you'll need 12 oysters, Sydney Rock or Pacific—totally your call. We're making a dressing that's absolutely divine: Grab 1 tsp of white sugar, 1 1/2 tsp of Japanese soy sauce (light soy works too!), 2 tbsp rice vinegar—or apple cider vinegar if you're feeling adventurous.
Next up, 2 tsp of mirin; it's sweet cooking wine, but no biggie if you skip it. Then add 3 tbsp of grapeseed or any neutral oil, plus 2 tsp of toasted sesame oil—the nutty kind! Don't forget 1 1/2 tsp—that's right, half of one—grated ginger.
If you're feeling fancy, spring for 20g of salmon roe, roughly one heaped tablespoon! Finally, 2 tsp of finely sliced chives. Oh, and don't forget the rock salt or crushed ice—gotta keep those oysters chilled! You're gonna love this, I promise! To prepare the salmon for this dish, you'll want to have the salmon marinated following a teriyaki recipe.
Preparing the Salmon
Now, before we explore in, there's a teensy detail—we don't actually need to prep any salmon for this particular dish! I know, surprise!
Instead of using it raw, we're going to use pre-cooked salmon fillets – the skinless kind. I'm thinking it's the easiest way to cook!
Make sure you get about 6 ounces of cooked salmon—that's generally one or two fillets, depending on their size. If it's canned, drain it well, but otherwise, gently flake the salmon into bite-sized pieces with a fork. You can also use canned salmon to make simple salmon patties as a quick snack.
This is actually important so that you don't end up with huge chunks in your noodles. We want it evenly distributed and delicious! Plus, this way, we sidestep any risk of accidentally undercooking it – super important!
See, isn't this lazy cooking so much easier?
Cooking the Noodles
Once you have all your ingredients prepped, let's get the noodles cooking—trust me, it's so quick and easy! Grab a large pot, fill it with water, and bring it to a rolling boil.
Now, toss in your noodles! Follow the package instructions, but usually, it's about 6-8 minutes. I always set a timer—don't wanna end up with mushy noodles, right? Nobody likes that!
While the noodles are boiling, I like to give them a little stir every now and then, keep 'em from sticking together. I hate it when they do that!
Once they're cooked, drain them well. Give them a good shake to get rid of the extra water and set them aside. We don't want soggy noodles messing up our teriyaki masterpiece. We want perfect noodles!
Combining and Serving
With the cooked noodles at the ready, I can hardly contain my excitement as I go about combining the teriyaki sauce, salmon, and noodles into a harmonious dish that's sure to wow! It's almost magical, like I'm creating a flavor explosion in a bowl! Now, gently toss the noodles with about half of your homemade teriyaki sauce, making sure every strand gets a good coating.
Next up, flake the succulent teriyaki salmon over the sauced noodles, distributing it evenly. Don't hold back; get a piece in every bite!
- Mix it well, but not too hard – be gentle!
- Taste and adjust the sauce according to your liking; I usually add a bit more, 'cause I'm a sauce fiend!
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately, while it's hot and steamy!
- Remember that practice makes perfect, so have fun!
Short Recipe Version
Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 8 oz Salmon fillet, skinless
- 4 oz Noodles (e.g., Udon, Soba, or egg noodles)
- 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1/2 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 Green onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While noodles cook, cut salmon into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add salmon and cook for 3-4 minutes, until cooked through.
- Pour in teriyaki sauce and soy sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until sauce thickens slightly.
- Add cooked noodles to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds (if using).
Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):
- Calories: 550
- Protein: 40g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 40g