Crispy Asian Salmon with Stir-Fried Noodles
Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: MediumServings
2
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
444
kcalIngredients
2 x 100g salmon fillets
- For marinade
2 tsp reduced salt tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp. lemon or lime juice
1 tsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
2cm piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped or grated
- For Stir-Fried Noodles
85g vermicelli rice noodle
100g sugar snap pea
100g pak choi (or spinach)
1 large red pepper, sliced
1 tsp tamari or soy sauce
1 tsp Thai fish sauce
juice ½ lime
2 tsp rapeseed oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 spring onion, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
½ red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
2cm piece ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped coriander
Directions
- Add all ingredients for marinade to a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Place salmon fillets in a small bowl and spoon over marinade, turning to nicely coated. Cover with cling film and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook noodles according to package instructions. Then drain and soak in a bowl of cold water.
- Heat a non-stick frying pan. Add salmon, skin-side down, and sear for 3 minutes, until slightly crispy. Flip over and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add any remaining marinade and let it sizzle for 10 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Place 2 fillets, skin-side up, with juices on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Transfer other 2 fillets on another plate if using for Flaked salmon salad, cover with foil, let cool, then chill.
- Heat rapeseed and sesame oils in a frying pan or wok over high heat. Add spring onion, garlic, chili and ginger, and stir constantly for about 1 minutes.
- Add sugar snap peas, pak choi and pepper, and stir for another 1-2 minutes. Add cooked noodles and toss well.
- Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce and lime juice, and mix until well combined and pan is sizzling.
- Remove from the heat and divide between 2 bowls. Top each with a salmon fillet and drizzle over any juices. Sprinkle with coriander.
- Serve immediately!
