Recipe video above. Here's a great quick noodle recipe that's got everything you want for a meal. It's got carbs, veg and protein. It's quick. It's one-pan. It's easy. And it's super tasty!! This is also a delicious dish that can wring two generous meal servings from just one piece of salmon. An economical tip! :)
Ingredients
- 2 tbspoil ((veg or canola))
- 250 g/ 8 oz salmon fillet ((s), skinless, sliced into 2cm / 0.7" strips (lengthwise, Note 1))
- 2instant noodle / ramen noodle cakes ((discard seasoning packs) (Note 2 other noodles))
- 1/2onion (, cut into 1cm / 0.3" slices)
- 1garlic clove (, finely minced)
- 1small bunch Chinese broccoli ((gai lan), cut into 5 cm / 2" lengths, leaves separated from stem (Note 3))
- 2 1/2 tbspsoy sauce (, light or all-purpose (Note 4))
- 2 tbspmirin ((Note 5))
- 2 tbspcooking sake ((Note 5))
- 1 tspwhite sugar
Instructions
- 1
Teriyaki Sauce: Mix the ingredients in a small bowl until the sugar is dissolved.
- 2
Coat salmon with 1 tablespoon of Teriyaki Sauce in a bowl, then set aside while you cook the noodles. (No need to marinate)
- 3
Cook your noodles per the packet directions. Drain, briefly rinse under tap water then set aside.
- 4
Cook salmon: Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat. Cook the salmon for 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden, then remove to a plate. Pour any remaining sauce in the skillet over the salmon.
- 5
Cook aromatics: Roughly clean the pan with a paper towel then return to the stove, still on high heat. Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil and cook the onion and garlic for 30 seconds. Add Chinese broccoli stems and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Noodles & sauce: Add noodles and half the Sauce. Toss for 2 minutes until the Sauce is absorbed. Add the remaining Sauce and toss to disperse. Then spread the noodles out in the pan, cook for 30 seconds un-disturbed. Repeat again 3 to 4 times (~3 min total) - a trick for nice caramelisation on the noodles (which = flavour!).
- 7
Leafy greens: Drizzle the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil around the side of the pan, then add the Chinese broccoli leaves. Toss for a further 1 1/2 minutes or until the leaves wilt.
- 8
Add back salmon: Remove pan from stove. Place salmon on top, break into large chunks then toss through.
- 9
Serve: Divide between bowls and serve immediately!