Miso Salmon with Sesame Ginger Noodles
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
618 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Miso Salmon with Sesame Ginger Noodles
Description
Miso Salmon with Sesame Ginger Noodles starts with salmon fillets marinated in a blend of white miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, and a touch of sugar if desired. Marinating allows the miso glaze to penetrate the fish, imparting umami and subtle sweetness. Broiling cooks the salmon quickly on high heat, resulting in a golden top with slightly crisp edges while keeping the flesh moist and flaky inside.
The noodles are dressed with a sauce made by infusing olive oil with minced fresh ginger and garlic, then combined with sliced scallions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, sesame oil, and a pinch of sugar. The warm noodles absorb this tangy, aromatic mixture, balancing richness from the oil with bright acidity and a peppery note. The sesame seeds, cilantro, scallions, or chiles can be added as garnishes to enhance texture and flavor contrast.
This dish offers a complete meal with protein and starch served together. The salmon's miso marinade and broiling method provide a savory, slightly caramelized fish that pairs well with the lively, flavorful noodles. It’s suitable for a dinner when you want a dish with depth without complicated techniques.
The recipe notes mention flexibility with noodle type such as substituting udon or other thin noodles, and that longer marinating times up to overnight deepen flavor, though even 30 minutes provides good seasoning. Allowing the noodles sauce combination to rest before tossing helps meld the flavors. Removing the salmon promptly after broiling avoids overcooking and maintains the desired texture.
Ingredients
For the Fish
- ¼ cup White miso paste
- 1 tablespoon white sugar (optional)
- ¼ cup mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 salmon fillet best for these to be at room temperature so they broil evenly, about ⅓ pound each
For the Noodles
- 6 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 knob fresh ginger peeled, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons once chopped, about 4-5 inches
- 1 bunch green onions thinly sliced, scallions
- ½ cup olive oil or neutral light olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- kosher salt to taste
- 4 ounce packages ramen noodles
Optional Garnishes
- sesame seeds
- cilantro
- scallions
- fresno chile sliced
Instructions
For the Fish
- Combine the miso paste, sugar, mirin, soy sauce and sesame oil in a bowl. Reserve a few tablespoons once it’s smooth and combined. With the remaining mixture, douse each salmon filet in it and transfer to a baking sheet, skin side down. Turn on the broiler.
- Transfer the baking sheet to a broiler and broil for 8-9 minutes until cooked. Remove the salmon from the baking sheet to prevent it from over cooking. The salmon top should be golden/black in spots and opaque in the center and it should flake off easily.
For the Noodles
- Combine the ginger, garlic, and two-thirds of scallions together in a large bowl. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium high heat for about 2 minutes. Turn the heat off and add the ginger mixture. Let the mixture infuse for 5 minutes before stirring in remaining scallions. Stir in soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, pepper, sesame oil, and sugar; season with salt. Set aside for 15 minutes to let flavors come together. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with as much or as little scallion sauce as you'd like in bowl. Top with flakes of salmon, reserved miso sauce and assorted garnishes.
Notes
- You can substitute ramen noodles with any thin noodles, or use udon for a different texture, as the sauce is the key flavor carrier.
- If preferred, cod or another medium-thick fish can replace salmon for this recipe.
- Marinating salmon for at least 30 minutes is effective, but 3 hours or overnight enhances the flavor significantly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 618 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 618kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Cholesterol | 94mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1913mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 970mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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