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Teriyaki Salmon Noodles served with lime wedges in shallow bowl.

25-Minute Teriyaki Salmon Noodles

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These quick and easy Teriyaki Salmon Noodles boast a beautifully sweet and savory flavor with thin, saucy noodles and tender and juicy salmon.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword 30 Minutes or Less, Fish Dinner, Pescatarian, Ramen Noodles, Salmon, Salmon Dinner, Teriyaki Salmon Bowl
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 large servings
Author Marley Goldin

Equipment

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
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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
    Fresh salmon cut into cubes before poaching in teriyaki sauce.
  • 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
    Yellow onion, green onion, and garlic frying in a pan with olive oil.
  • Add the teriyaki sauce and lime juice and bring to a low boil.
    1 tablespoon lime juice, ⅓ cup teriyaki sauce
    Bringing teriyaki sauce and lime juice to a low boil with green and yellow onion and garlic.
  • Add the cubed salmon and toss. Poach the salmon in the sauce for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Salmon poaching in teriyaki sauce with onion and garlic.
  • 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
    Ramen noodles boiling for 3 minutes in a saucepan with water.
  • 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.
    Tossing cooked ramen noodles in sauce with teriyaki salmon.
  • Garnish with extra green onion, lime wedges, and sesame seeds and serve hot.
    ½ teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

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Notes

  • 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. 
  • For more recipes with ramen, check out this Vegetarian Ramen with Tofu!
  • For more quick and easy fish dinners, check out this list of 30 Minute or Less Fish Recipes.