Sesame Salmon Over Noodles Recipe

Quick & easy weeknight dinner! This flavorful Sesame Salmon recipe, inspired by a local news station, is ready in under 20 minutes. Perfectly pan-seared salmon fillets are marinated in a zesty soy-ginger sauce and served over your favorite noodles. A sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions adds the perfect finishing touch!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 444.8 kcal
Protein 59g
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Ingredients for Sesame Salmon Over Noodles

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How to Make Sesame Salmon Over Noodles

  1. Rinse and pat 2 (6-ounce) salmon fillets dry.
  2. Place salmon fillets in a non-metallic container.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, and 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds.
  4. Pour the marinade over the salmon fillets, ensuring they're fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours for maximum flavor.
  5. Cook noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
  6. Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  7. Place the marinated salmon fillets and marinade in the skillet.
  8. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. Flip the salmon halfway through cooking.
  9. Serve the cooked salmon and sauce immediately over the noodles.
  10. Garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped green onions and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

16g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sesame Salmon Over Noodles?

Sesame Salmon Over Noodles takes about 28 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 13 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sesame Salmon Over Noodles?

Sesame Salmon Over Noodles has approximately 444.8 calories per serving, with about 59 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sesame Salmon Over Noodles?

The key ingredients for Sesame Salmon Over Noodles are Salmon, Light Soy Sauce, Seasoned Rice Vinegar, Lime Juice, Brown Sugar, Sesame Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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