Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: Ready in about 40 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners.
- Flavorful: The combination of honey, soy sauce, and Sriracha provides a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein from the salmon and vitamins from the vegetables.
- Versatile: Easily adaptable with your choice of noodles or additional vegetables.
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
For the Asian Noodles:
- Olive oil
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Button mushrooms or Portobello mushroom, sliced
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Chicken stock
- Sesame oil
- Sriracha sauce
- Snow peas, ends trimmed
- Fettuccine pasta
For the Asian Salmon:
- Cooking oil
- Salmon fillets
- Salt & pepper
- Honey
- Soy sauce
Directions
- Prepare the Noodles:
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Sauté chopped green onions and sesame seeds for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in soy sauce, honey, chicken stock, sesame oil, and Sriracha sauce.
- In a separate pot, boil snow peas for 3-5 minutes until tender but still crunchy; drain.
- Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine cooked snow peas and pasta with the mushroom sauce in the frying pan; mix well and heat through on medium-low heat.
- Prepare the Salmon:
- Preheat the broiler.
- Season the non-skin side of the salmon fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over high heat until sizzling.
- Place salmon in the skillet, non-skin side down, and sear for 4 minutes, moving the fish occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Flip the salmon to the skin side and sear for another 3 minutes.
- Mix honey and soy sauce together, warming slightly to blend.
- Brush the top of the salmon with the honey-soy mixture.
- Broil the salmon for 3 minutes until the top is slightly charred, brushing with more sauce midway if desired.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest, covered, for a few minutes to finish cooking.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 4
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Variations
- Noodles: Substitute fettuccine with rice noodles or soba noodles for a different texture.
- Vegetables: Add bell peppers, broccoli, or bok choy for extra nutrition and color.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of Sriracha to control the heat, or use a milder hot sauce if preferred.
Storage/Reheating
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
FAQs
1. Can I use a different type of fish?
Yes, you can substitute salmon with other firm fish like trout or cod.
2. Is there a gluten-free option for this recipe?
Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce and opt for gluten-free noodles to make this dish gluten-free.
3. Can I make this dish vegetarian?
Yes, omit the salmon and add tofu or tempeh as a protein substitute.
4. How can I make the dish less spicy?
Reduce or omit the Sriracha sauce to decrease the heat level.
5. What can I use instead of snow peas?
Snap peas or green beans can be used as alternatives to snow peas.
6. Can I prepare components of this dish in advance?
Yes, you can prepare the sauce and chop the vegetables ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.
7. What side dishes pair well with this meal?
A simple green salad or steamed vegetables complement this dish nicely.
Asian Salmon and Noodles
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Asian Salmon and Noodles is a quick, flavorful recipe that features honey-soy broiled salmon and tender noodles tossed with mushrooms, snow peas, and a Sriracha-honey sesame sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is packed with sweet, savory, and spicy flavors for an Asian-inspired meal your family will love.
Ingredients
For the Asian Noodles:
- Olive oil
- Green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds
- Mushrooms (button or Portobello), sliced
- Soy sauce
- Honey
- Chicken stock
- Sesame oil
- Sriracha sauce
- Snow peas, trimmed
- Fettuccine pasta
For the Asian Salmon:
- Cooking oil
- Salmon fillets
- Salt & pepper
- Honey
- Soy sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Noodles:
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Sauté green onions and sesame seeds for 2–3 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat and stir in soy sauce, honey, chicken stock, sesame oil, and Sriracha.
- Boil snow peas in a separate pot for 3–5 minutes, then drain.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- Toss snow peas and pasta with the mushroom sauce in the frying pan and heat through over medium-low heat.
Prepare the Salmon:
- Preheat broiler.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on the non-skin side.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Sear salmon, non-skin side down, for 4 minutes, then flip and sear the skin side for 3 minutes.
- Mix honey and soy sauce, warming slightly to blend.
- Brush salmon with honey-soy mixture and broil for 3 minutes, basting midway if desired.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap fettuccine for rice noodles or soba for variety.
- Adjust Sriracha to suit your spice preference.
- Add more veggies like bell peppers, broccoli, or bok choy for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Broiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
