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    Home > Fish

    Asian Salmon with Chilli Lime Noodles

    Published: Jan 25, 2021 · Modified: Mar 20, 2021 by Nicky Corbishley

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    Soft, fall-apart salmon with a soy sauce and brown sugar glaze, nestled on a bed of Asian-style noodles.
    It just needs to be eaten for dinner, and then for lunch the next day and for a bit of Nigella-style fridge snacking in between. The noodles are sweet, salty and just a little spicy.  The perfect flavour combination!

    Overhead image of Asian salmon on a bed of noodles on a dark blue plate with lime wedge and chopsticks on the plate. The plate is on a dark background and there are bowls of garnishes around the central dish.

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    • 📋 What do we need?
    • 🔪 How to make this Asian Salmon Noodles recipe
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    • Asian Salmon with Chilli Lime Noodles
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    Gotta love a quick and tasty salmon recipe.
    I'm ALWAYS on the lookout for new things to do with Fish and Chicken. Both tend to be quick and easy to cook with - my favourite kind of recipe 😁

    This is actually a really old recipe on the blog, but I've updated it for 2021 with new photos, video and a few tweaks to the noodles to make them even more tasty.

    📋 What do we need?

    For the Salmon

    Ingredient for Asian salmon on a wooden table

    I like to use tail-end salmon pieces for this (rather than the regular narrow pieces) - as it gives you more room to spread the glaze on, and I think it looks better on a bed of noodles.
    You can use regular salmon fillets it you like, or you could even use a side of salmon instead, then cook it and slice it after cooking.

    For the Chilli Lime Noodles

    Ingredients for chilli lime noodles on a wooden table.

    I'm using fresh egg noodles in this recipe, but you can use dried noodles. There's some more info in the recipe card on cooking the egg noodles and keeping them from sticking together.

    🔪 How to make this Asian Salmon Noodles recipe

    **Full recipe with ingredient amounts and timings in the recipe card further below.**

    • Start by grilling (broiling) the salmon skin-side up for just a couple of minutes. This just cooks through that skin (and will make it easier to peel off if you want to remove it.)
    • Mix up the glaze then turn the salmon over and spread the glaze on top.
    • Grill (broil) again for 4-7 further minutes, until just cooked through.
    • Remove from the grill and cover with foil while you fry the noodles.
    4 image collage showing how to make Asian salmon
    • For the noodles, we first fry the vegetables - thinly sliced onion, carrot and bell pepper in a little sesame and sunflower oil.
    • Add in sliced cabbage, sliced chillies and garlic and fry for another couple of minutes, then add in the noodles and toss everything together.
    • Now we add the extra flavour! In goes light and dark soy sauce, chilli sauce, a little ketchup, lime zest and juice, white pepper and a few chopped spring onions (scallions).
    • Fry it all up, moving it about the pan or wok regularly, until hot throughout.
    6 image collage showing how to make chilli lime noodles.

    Then divide the noodles between four plates and top each with a piece of salmon.
    I like to garnish with black and white sesame seeds, a few spring onions and a wedge of lime.

    Asian salmon topped with spring onions on a bed of stir-fried noodles on a blue plate. Further plate with salmon and noodles in the background.

    If you prefer, you can use a side or half side of salmon.  That way you can glaze and cook the fish as one piece and then cut it before serving.

    Otherwise use salmon fillet pieces from the tail end that are wider and flatter, preferably with the skin on.  The skin helps to keep the fish lovely and moist during cooking, and choosing a wider piece gives you more room to spread the glaze on than the narrower, chunky pieces you get closer to the loin.

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    Square image of Asian salmon on top of stir fried noodles on a dark blue plate. Further plate of salmon and noodles in the background along with little plates of garnishes.

    Asian Salmon with Chilli Lime Noodles

    By: Nicky Corbishley
    Soft, fall-apart salmon with a soy sauce and brown sugar glaze, nestled on a bed of Asian-style sweet and spicy noodles.
    4.70 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 775 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 tail-end salmon fillets - the wider, flatter salmon fillets
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • ¼ tsp garlic salt
    • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • pinch of black pepper
    • 3 tbsp light brown sugar

    Noodles:

    • 1 tbsp sesame oil
    • 1 tbsp sunflower - or other flavourless oil
    • 1 onion - finely sliced
    • 1 red bell pepper - finely sliced
    • 1 medium carrot - peeled and sliced into fine strips
    • ¼ green cabbage - sliced into thin strips
    • 2 chillies - sliced (I like to use a one red and one green – Fresno variety)
    • 3 cloves minced garlic
    • 800 g (280z) cooked/fresh medium egg noodles - (or 400g dried noodles, cooked) - *see tip 1
    • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp chilli sauce - I use sriracha
    • 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
    • Zest and juice of half a lime
    • ¼ tsp white pepper
    • 4 spring onions/scallions - chopped

    Garnish:

    • 1 lime - cut into wedges
    • 2 spring onions/scallions - chopped finely
    • 1 tsp sesame seeds - I like a mixture of black and white sesame seeds

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    For the Salmon

    • Preheat the grill (broiler) to high.
    • Place the salmon fillets, skin-side up on a grill tray lined with foil.
    • Place under the grill for 2 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together the 1 tbsp olive oil, ¼ tsp garlic salt, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, pinch of black pepper and 3 tbsp light brown sugar.
    • Turn the salmon over and drizzle the glaze over the salmon (don’t worry about the sauce pooling on the tray).
    • Place under the grill (broiler) and cook for a further 4-6 minutes, basting once or twice until just cooked.
    • Remove the tray from the grill and cover with foil to rest while you make the noodles.

    For the Noodles

    • Heat the 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp sunflower oil in a wok or large frying pan over a high heat.
    • Add the sliced onion, sliced bell pepper and sliced carrot and fry for 2 minutes, moving everything with spatula regularly.
    • Add the sliced cabbage, the two sliced chillies and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Stir fry for one minute.
    • Add the noodles and toss everything together for 2 minutes. (I find it's easier to use a set of tongs for this).
    • Add the 1 tbsp light soy sauce,1 tbsp dark soy sauce, 1 tbsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp tomato ketchup, the zest and juice of half a lime, the ¼ tsp white pepper and the four chopped spring onions.
    • Toss together, heating for a further 2-3 minutes until hot throughout.

    Serve it up:

    • Divide the noodles between 4 plates or bowls and top each with a piece of salmon. Drizzle over any remaining sauce from the salmon tray if there's any left on there..
    • Serve topped with wedges of lime and a sprinkling of chopped spring onions and sesame seeds

    Video

    YouTube video

    ✎ Notes

    *TIP 1: Using dried noodles instead of fresh
    Cook the noodles as per the pack instructions. Once they're soft, drain the noodles and run them under cold water until they're completely cool. This stops the noodles sticking together whilst you're preparing the rest of the meal. Leave the noodles in the strainer until you're ready to use them.
    Can I use a different fish?
    Yes - trout works great! You could also do it with sea bass or white fish fillets such as cod or pollack.
    If you're using trout or sea bass fillets, cook for a minute or two less, as they're very thin fillets, so will cook quickly.
    Eat it cold for lunch!
    Although this recipe is for a serving hot, it also tastes great cold for lunch. 
    Simply cook the salmon, then cool, cover and refrigerate for up to a day.
    The noodles can be cooked, cooled, covered and refrigerated for a day too. 
    Nutritional information is per portion (this recipe serves 4).

    Nutrition

    Calories: 775kcalCarbohydrates: 81gProtein: 48gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 152mgSodium: 1378mgPotassium: 1399mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 4094IUVitamin C: 108mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 4mg
    Keywords Any Time Of the year, Healthier, lighter dinner
    Tried this recipe?Mention @KitchenSanctuary or tag #KitchenSanctuary on Instagram!

    This recipe was first posted in September 2014. Updated in January 2021 with new photos, video, a few tweaks to the recipe and some general housekeeping.

    Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.

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    1. Sian Owen says

      June 30, 2020 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing 👌

      Reply
    2. SC says

      July 24, 2018 at 6:01 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make gluten free for my wife.

      Reply
    3. Swayam says

      September 12, 2014 at 10:58 am

      Hi Nicky!! what a great post..found this through Fiesta Fridays...M new to the party..and need I say I lovedddd this!! My kinda food... 🙂

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 12, 2014 at 2:07 pm

        Happy Fiesta Friday Swayam and welcome to the party 🙂 Thanks for the reminder too, I need to go and join this weeks FF!

        Reply
    4. Hilda says

      September 07, 2014 at 2:03 am

      Sticky and salmon in the title! That got my attention. I love the flavours with the grilled salmon and rice noodles. Bookmarking this one. Thanks for sharing it with us at Fiesta Friday.

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:30 am

        Thank you Hilda, hope you enjoy it. Happy FF to you too!

        Reply
    5. HostessAtHeart says

      September 06, 2014 at 8:40 pm

      What a beautiful dish! I love every part of it!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:33 am

        Thanks 🙂

        Reply
    6. Tracey@WhatsforDinnerDoc.com says

      September 06, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Yum, I have a freezer full of Alaskan salmon, so this recipe will be on the menu tonight.

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:34 am

        Hope you enjoyed it Tracey 🙂

        Reply
    7. Ahila says

      September 06, 2014 at 11:01 am

      Love the combination of chilli lime noodles with the grilled salmon. Thanks for sharing it at the fiesta!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:34 am

        Thanks for coming to check out my recipe. Happy FF Ahila 🙂

        Reply
    8. Loretta says

      September 05, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      What a treat this has to have been, will definitely be adding it to my bookmarks. The sauce sounds divine, and of course I can never get enough salmon, just love it cooked in different ways.

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:45 am

        Thanks Loretta! It's a definite winner, I hope you get chance to try it 🙂

        Reply
    9. AvocadoPesto says

      September 05, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      Simply cannot wait to make this recipe and just shared it on my blog in my Friday Foodie Faves post where I link up 10 of my favorite recipes finds from around the web. I absolutely adore salmon and bet that brown sugar and soy glaze is simply irresistible!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:44 am

        Thank you so much Vicky (big grin on my face right now)!

        Reply
    10. lapetitepaniere says

      September 05, 2014 at 5:22 am

      It looks very appetizing Nicky 🙂

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:41 am

        Thank you Linda 🙂

        Reply
    11. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      September 05, 2014 at 2:38 am

      Salmon is a weeknight staple in my household so I definitely will be recreating this recipe.. loving the sound of that marinade especially!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:36 am

        Thanks Thalia! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply
    12. oceanviewkitchen says

      September 05, 2014 at 2:28 am

      wow, this looks so good!

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 11, 2014 at 11:35 am

        Thanks! It was verrry yummy 🙂

        Reply
    13. Christine says

      September 04, 2014 at 3:01 pm

      This looks amazing! My boyfriend, Kyle, is obsessed with salmon and I'll have to send him this recipe! The sugar+soy sauce combo is one of my all-time favorites, so I know this will be a huge hit 🙂

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 04, 2014 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks Christine. I love a bit of soy/sugar too. Mixed with the lime it's heavenly. It's a fairly similar sauce base to the crispy chilli beef I have on my blog, and my husband could probably eat that every day!

        Reply
    14. girlinbrogues says

      September 04, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      Looks like heaven! I'm saving this recipe!

      Saskia / girlinbrogues.com

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 04, 2014 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks! Hope you enjoy it 🙂

        Reply
    15. apuginthekitchen says

      September 04, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      Delicious recipe. I love the whole meal. Love the glaze for the salmon and the noodles. Going to make this.

      Reply
      • Nicky Corbishley says

        September 04, 2014 at 9:00 pm

        Yay! Hope you like it. I'm making it again this week 🙂

        Reply
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