Teriyaki Salmon Soba Noodle Salad (Print)
Glazed teriyaki salmon meets buckwheat soba noodles and crisp vegetables in a tangy sesame dressing.
# Ingredient list:
→ Salmon & Marinade
01 - 4 salmon fillets (about 5 oz each, skinless)
02 - 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp honey
05 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
06 - 1 garlic clove, minced
07 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Soba Noodle Salad
08 - 9 oz dried soba noodles
09 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
10 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1/2 cucumber, seeded and sliced into thin matchsticks
12 - 3 spring onions, finely sliced
13 - 3.5 oz edamame beans, shelled and thawed if frozen
14 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
15 - Small bunch cilantro leaves
→ Sesame Dressing
16 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
17 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
18 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
19 - 1 tsp honey
20 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
21 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes
22 - Juice of 1 lime
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together the teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a shallow dish. Add the salmon fillets, turning to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Prepare soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
03 - Julienne the carrot, thinly slice the red bell pepper, cut the cucumber into thin matchsticks, and finely slice the spring onions.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, grated ginger, chili flakes, and lime juice until smooth and well combined.
05 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Remove salmon from marinade and reserve the marinade. Sear salmon for 3-4 minutes per side until just cooked through and nicely glazed.
06 - Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and simmer for 1 minute, spooning the sauce over the salmon to create a glossy glaze. Remove from heat and let rest for 3 minutes.
07 - Break the cooked salmon into large chunks using a fork.
08 - In a large bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles, prepared vegetables, edamame, and half the toasted sesame seeds. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat evenly.
09 - Divide the salad among serving plates. Top with glazed salmon chunks, remaining sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The teriyaki glaze creates this incredible caramelized finish that makes you feel like a restaurant chef without any fancy techniques
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like you spent all day preparing something special
02 -
- I once forgot to rinse the soba noodles under cold water and they turned into a gummy mess that stuck together completely
- Letting the salmon rest after glazing is crucial because the sauce thickens and clings better when it has those few minutes to set
03 -
- Pat the salmon completely dry before searing to get that restaurant-quality caramelization
- Toasting your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes makes them noticeably more fragrant