Looking for a quick and easy flavor-packed meal? These Teriyaki Salmon Noodles are absolutely bursting with flavor that is balanced beautifully between salty, citrusy, and sweet.
Plus, this simple noodle dish requires just 25 minutes and 10 ingredients to get on the table! (If you love simple noodle recipes like this, you’ll also love these Spicy Garlic Noodles!).
And as a mom on the go, who doesn’t want to settle for subpar food, this recipe ticks all my boxes: easy, efficient, and elevated.
In this recipe, you’ll learn how to poach your salmon in a homemade teriyaki-based sauce. You’ll also master how to prep and seamlessly make this dish for the quickest and most delicious outcome.
Teriyaki Salmon Noodles Ingredient Highlights
Skinless salmon is preferred here as you will be cubing it. You can use fresh or frozen salmon, just make sure to thaw the salmon completely before starting to make this recipe.
You can do so by transferring it from the freezer to the refrigerator at least 12 hours before or adding it to a sealed storage bag and submerging it in lukewarm water for about 45 minutes.
Teriyaki Noodles with Salmon Tips and Tricks
How I Easily Cube Salmon
You can use a large 10-ounce filet or a couple of individual portions of salmon. If you need to remove the skin, do that now with a sharp knife.
Pat both sides of the fish dry with a paper towel (consider these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option) to remove excess moisture.
Then, use a sharp knife to cut your salmon into roughly bite-sized cubes.
How I Whip Up Teriyaki Salmon Noodles FAST
I promised you a quick meal, and in order to get this done in 25 minutes, you’ll have to be organized!
Start by bringing about 10 cups of water to a boil. Peel and mince your garlic, peel and dice your onion, and chop the “hairy” ends off of your green onion and dice.
Garlic and onion peels and scraps can be saved in the freezer to make your own vegetable broth.
Add the prepped veggies to a deep-frying pan or wok with the oil over medium heat. Cook them down for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once your onions are translucent, add the lime juice and teriyaki sauce. Still over medium heat, bring the teriyaki-based liquid to a soft boil.
If it’s boiling too vigorously, you may need to turn your heat down a bit.
Add the cubed salmon to the boiling sauce. Allow the salmon to poach in the liquid for about 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway through.
The internal temperature of the salmon should be anywhere between 125-145°F. Overcooked salmon tends to be dry and sometimes a little extra fishy.
Keep in mind you still have to add the hot ramen noodles and toss them in the sauce, so at this stage, give the salmon just a few minutes so you don’t risk overcooking it.
By now, your water should be boiling. The noodles only need 3-4 minutes in the boiling water. You want them just cooked because they will continue to cook a tiny bit in the pan as you toss them in the sauce.
While the salmon is cooking, cook the ramen noodles. Then, drain and add the hot noodles to the pan with the salmon and sauce.
Toss to coat and give everything a minute or two to cook together. Then, check the internal temperature of the salmon. We are aiming for anywhere between 125-145°F. As soon as you’re getting a temperature within that range, remove the pan from heat.
How to Serve Noodles with Teriyaki Salmon
Serve this delicious salmon dish up with a couple of lime wedges (optional), extra scallions, and some sesame seeds. It’s hearty enough to stand on its own, but if you’re looking for starters and sides, here are some of my favorites:
How I Store and Reheat Leftover Teriyaki Salmon and Noodles
Leftover teriyaki ramen noodles with salmon will last up to three days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 4 weeks.
My favorite way to reheat leftover salmon and ramen noodles is by adding them back to the frying pan over medium heat. There’s no need to grease your pan. If the noodles seem a little dry you can add a dash of extra teriyaki sauce.
Continue to cook, tossing frequently until heated thoroughly and the internal temperature of the salmon reaches 145°F.
25-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Noodles
SAVE RECIPE TO COLLECTION PIN PRINT RATEEquipment
- Citrus Squeezer (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 stalks green onion (aka scallions, plus more for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 10 ounces skinless salmon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (1 lime = approx. 2 tablespoons juice)
- ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- 6 ounces ramen noodles (2 packs, discard the seasoning packets)
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice your yellow onion, chop your green onion, and peel and mince your garlic. Bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Pat dry your salmon with a paper towel (consider these bamboo paper towels for a more sustainable option!) and cut into bite-sized cubes.10 ounces skinless salmon, 1 small yellow onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 stalks green onion
- To a deep frying pan or wok over medium heat, add the oil, yellow onion, green onion, and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the teriyaki sauce and lime juice and bring to a low boil.1 tablespoon lime juice, ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
- Add the cubed salmon and toss. Poach the salmon in the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, your water should be boiling by now. Add the ramen cakes to the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes, stirring once or twice to separate the noodles.6 ounces ramen noodles
- Drain the ramen and add it to the pan with the salmon and sauce. Toss to coat. Check the internal temperature of the salmon, we are aiming for between 125-145°F.
- Garnish with extra green onion, lime wedges, and sesame seeds and serve hot.½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
Pro Tips
- It’s best to cook your noodles right before serving, when your sauce and salmon is ready (or nearly ready). Cooking them too early may cause them to get soggy or to stick together as they dry.
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Just looks soooo delicious – I want to eat that now!
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