Description
A delicious and quick Teriyaki Salmon Noodles dish featuring tender salmon fillets cooked in a sweet and savory homemade teriyaki sauce, combined with stir-fried Chinese broccoli and instant noodles for a comforting, flavor-packed meal.
Ingredients
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For the Teriyaki Sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp soy sauce (light or all-purpose)
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 2 tbsp cooking sake
- 1 tsp white sugar
Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola), divided
- 250 g / 8 oz salmon fillet, skinless, sliced into 2 cm / 0.7″ strips (lengthwise)
- 2 instant noodle / ramen noodle cakes (discard seasoning packs)
- 1/2 onion, cut into 1 cm / 0.3″ slices
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 small bunch Chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into 5 cm / 2″ lengths, leaves separated from stems
Instructions
- Prepare Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mirin, cooking sake, and white sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a smooth teriyaki sauce.
- Coat Salmon: Place salmon strips in a bowl and coat them with 1 tablespoon of the prepared teriyaki sauce. Set aside briefly while you prepare the noodles; no need to marinate for long.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the instant noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain thoroughly and rinse briefly under tap water to stop cooking, then set aside.
- Cook Salmon: Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large non-stick pan over high heat. Add the salmon strips and sear for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove salmon to a plate and pour any remaining teriyaki sauce from the pan over the cooked salmon.
- Cook Aromatics and Chinese Broccoli Stems: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and return to high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil, then sauté the sliced onion and minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add the Chinese broccoli stems and cook for 1 minute until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add Noodles and Sauce: Add the cooked noodles to the pan along with half of the remaining teriyaki sauce. Toss and stir for 2 minutes until the sauce is absorbed. Then add the remaining sauce and toss well. Spread the noodles evenly in the pan and cook undisturbed for 30 seconds to develop caramelization. Repeat spreading and undisturbed cooking 3 to 4 more times (about 3 minutes total) to enhance flavor through caramelization.
- Add Chinese Broccoli Leaves: Drizzle the last 1/2 tablespoon oil around the pan edges and add the Chinese broccoli leaves. Toss continuously for 1 1/2 minutes until the leaves wilt and become tender.
- Combine Salmon: Remove the pan from heat. Place the seared salmon chunks on top of the noodles and gently toss everything together, breaking the salmon into large pieces to distribute throughout the dish.
- Serve: Divide the teriyaki salmon noodles between bowls and serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Use light or all-purpose soy sauce for a balanced salty flavor without overwhelming saltiness.
- Discard seasoning packets from instant noodles as the sauce provides sufficient flavor.
- Chinese broccoli (gai lan) adds great texture and flavor; you can substitute with regular broccoli or kale if unavailable.
- The caramelization technique for noodles adds a delicious depth of flavor—do not skip this step.
- The salmon does not require prolonged marination; coating it in sauce right before cooking is sufficient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Keywords: teriyaki salmon noodles, Japanese salmon recipe, quick salmon dinner, instant noodles recipe, Chinese broccoli recipes
