Introducing my Crispy Salmon Noodle Bowl, a tantalising blend of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices that not only excites your taste buds but also nourishes your body.
This dish features succulent salmon, renowned for its omega-3 fatty acids crucial for heart health, alongside wholesome noodles and a zesty Ginger Five Spice Dressing.
Additionally, the vibrant medley of red cabbage, carrots, lettuce, capsicum, and other salad ingredients contributes an array of antioxidants and polyphenols, promoting overall wellness and vitality.
With a balance of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients, this bowl offers a delicious and nutritious meal suitable for all culinary enthusiasts. Treat yourself to this flavorful delight and indulge in a dish that's as good for your body as it is for your taste buds.
Serves 2, Prep Time 15 Minutes, Cooking Time 20 Minutes
Salad
1x cup of purple cabbage, finely shredded (I recommend using a peeler, going against the grain or a mandolin)
½ carrot, sliced into thin matchsticks
1/2 red capsicum, sliced into thin matchsticks (option to do ½ red and ½ yellow)
½ cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds
1x handful of fresh coriander, finely chopped
1x handful of fresh mint, finely chopped
1x Spring onion, thinly sliced
1x baby cos lettuce head, shredded
1x red chili, deseeded and thinly sliced into rounds
Dressing
1x tsp freshly grated ginger
2x tbsp Tamari or soy sauce
1x tbsp Dijon mustard
1x tbsp Sesame Oil
1x tbsp maple syrup
Pinch of five spice power
General
2x Salmon Fillet (skin on)
1x black sesame seeds (garnish)
Pickled ginger (garnish)
1x lime
½ avocado
Packet of soba noodles
Method
1. Prepare all of the salad ingredients and mix together in a large bowl.
2. In a jug, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients until well combined and smooth. Set aside.
3. Rinse your salmon and then pat it dry with some kitchen roll. Season the salmon skin with salt and pepper, gently rubbing it into the skin.
4. Bring a pot of water to the boil for the soba noodles and then cook as per the packet instructions.
5. While the noodles are cooking, heat a non-stick frying pan with a little olive oil over a medium-high heat.
6. Once the oil is hot, add the salmon skin down and cook until the skin has crisped up, then flip over and cook until done. You can also cook the salmon in the air fryer or oven. You want the skin crispy, with the salmon filet cooked to your liking (I like it just cooked, a little pink still on the inside).
7. Chop your avocado into slices or cubes (whatever your preference!)
8. Squeeze the juice of ½ lime over the salad and toss.
9. Plate up the salmon, noodles and salad and then add your avocado. Drizzle over the dressing, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve with some pickled ginger.
