Thai Sweet Chili Salmon with Noodles and Spinach
Thai Sweet Chili Salmon with Noodles and Spinach
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Noodles and Spinach
- 8 ounces egg noodles, or ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine the Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Add the salmon fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. Do not marinate for too long as the lime juice can start to 'cook' the fish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Remove salmon from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
While the salmon bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the spinach. Drizzle with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
To serve, divide the noodles and spinach among four plates. Top each with a baked salmon fillet. Drizzle with any remaining reserved marinade from the salmon if desired (ensure it was heated to a boil if used as a sauce). Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 2 min
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Thai Sweet Chili Salmon with Noodles and Spinach
Ingredients
For the Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin on or off
- 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Noodles and Spinach
- 8 ounces egg noodles, or ramen noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
For Garnish
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- 1
In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine the Thai sweet chili sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Add the salmon fillets to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes, or up to 30 minutes. Do not marinate for too long as the lime juice can start to 'cook' the fish.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Remove salmon from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down (if applicable) on the prepared baking sheet. Reserve any remaining marinade.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
While the salmon bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
In a large skillet or wok, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Add the cooked noodles to the skillet with the spinach. Drizzle with soy sauce and rice vinegar. Toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
To serve, divide the noodles and spinach among four plates. Top each with a baked salmon fillet. Drizzle with any remaining reserved marinade from the salmon if desired (ensure it was heated to a boil if used as a sauce). Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
⏱️ 2 min