Strands of whole wheat pasta make for a healthy and hearty base in this Asian-inspired salmon noodle bowl. The salmon is pan-seared to flaky perfection, but before being cooked, it marinates in a flavorful teriyaki sauce; baby spinach leaves cook along with the pasta, and a quick saute of other veggies and aromatics make for a delectable one-bowl dinner. In a saute pan with a touch of sesame oil, garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, are sweet red peppers and some peppery scallions. Everything is finished off with a squeeze of bright lime juice and and a a few fresh basil leaves.
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Teriyaki-Glazed Salmon with Noodles
Ingredients:
- (1) 15 oz. bottle of store-bought teriyaki sauce
- (4) 6-7 oz. salmon fillets (preferably skin-on)
- 12 oz. whole wheat spaghetti or angel hair pasta
- 1 lb. baby spinach leaves
- 1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 sweet red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch scallions, root end and 2-inches of dark green parts trimmed, rest cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh turmeric root, peeled and minced
- pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Juice of 2 limes
- For garnish: toasted white sesame seeds and fresh basil leaves
Directions:
- Place the salmon fillets in a large Ziploc bag along with the teriyaki sauce; seal the bag and refrigerate the salmon for about 1 hour, turning the bag a few times.
- Remove the salmon from the marinade and in a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the salmon flesh-side up for 5 minutes per side, flipping once, or until it is flaky and cooked to your liking.
- In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions; with 2 minutes left in the pasta’s cooking time, add the spinach leaves into the pot as well, allowing them to wilt. Drain the pasta and spinach.
- In another saute pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat; add in the garlic, scallions, crushed red pepper flakes, bell pepper, and turmeric. Saute for 5 minutes, or until the peppers are just tender. Toss the pasta and spinach with the cooked bell pepper mixture; adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Divide the noodle mixture among 4 plates or bowls; squeeze some lime juice over each bowl of noodles. Top with a salmon fillet. Sprinkle some sesame seeds over the salmon; garnish each plate with fresh basil as well.
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