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Best for nights when you’re craving a really delicious noodle bowl, but also looking for a cozy, healthy dinner. Caramelized salmon in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce with soy sauce and ginger. Served over creamy tahini soba noodles with roasted broccoli and brussels sprouts. It’s the perfect, simple and quick dinner with plenty of color and even more flavor.
If there’s one food I really don’t make enough of, it’s seafood. For years there have been only a small handful of people in my family that would eat fish. The rest passed on anything from the sea. So I’ve always cooked much more pasta and meat than anything else.
But that’s slowly starting to change. Not everyone enjoys fish, and I don’t think that will ever change. But a few of my brothers (including Creighton) will eat salmon, tuna, and shrimp. Red is a big sushi guy and Creighton enjoys it more for health purposes. But hey, it sure is a good start!
I’ve given up on my mom, but maybe we’ll get Asher to at least try seafood in a few years. Either way, with new fish eaters, I’m excited to be able to create more recipes like todays. It’s simple to make, so colorful, and even more delicious.
The details
When you look at the recipe, you might think it’s a little too step heavy, but don’t let that scare you. This actually comes together pretty quick and easy.
I start with the salmon. The sauce is just soy sauce (I like to use tamari, which is gluten free soy sauce), honey, ginger, and garlic. I add a little Gochujang for a nice tangy heat. Then, just put the salmon in the sauce and let it hang out while you prep everything else.
For the vegetables, I love to use broccoli and brussels sprouts. Just roast them on a sheet pan with oil, salt, and pepper. They don’t need to be fancy.
While all that’s happening, you’ll be working on the noodles. I used soba noodles, but honestly any noodles works. Toss the noodles in a creamy tahini sauce. For the the sauce, the key is to mix it with a little hot water to help thin out the tahini and make it perfect for tossing with the noodles.
The last step is to cook the salmon. Bake it in the oven in the sauce until it’s cooked to your liking. I cook mine for about 8 minutes. Then switch the oven to broil and let the sauce caramelize around the salmon.
Just be sure to watch close, the broiler works quickly. It will take perfectly glazed salmon to black salmon in seconds.
Serve it all up
Serve this bowl-style with the noodles on the bottom, then the salmon, veggies and extra sauce over the salmon. I throw in some pickled ginger, green onions, and lots of sesame seeds.
FAQ:
Can I cook the salmon on the stovetop instead?
Yes—sear skin-side down in a hot, lightly oiled skillet until mostly cooked, spooning sauce over, then flip briefly to finish. You’ll still get caramelized edges without broiling.
My tahini seized—how do I fix it?
Whisk in hot water a tablespoon at a time until it loosens and turns glossy again. Keep whisking; it goes from thick to silky quickly.
Do I need to peel the ginger?
Not required if it’s fresh and thin-skinned—just scrub. If it’s older and fibrous, peel for a smoother sauce and noodle dressing.
How do I know the salmon is done without a thermometer?
Gently press with a fork—the flakes should separate but the center should look slightly translucent and juicy. Pull it early; carryover heat will finish the cook.
Looking for other easy weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites.
Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon
Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon Bowl with Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce
Crockpot Korean Inspired Tacos with Yum Yum Yummm Sauce
Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Feta and Olives
Lastly, if you make these be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 1150 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chile paste)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets
- kosher salt and black pepper
Noodles
- 1 package soba noodles
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- red pepper flakes
- 4 green onions, sliced
- toasted sesame seeds and pickled ginger, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a square baking dish, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, Gochujang, ginger, and garlic. Add the salmon and let sit. 2. On a baking sheet, toss together the brussels sprouts, broccoli, olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes, until the brussels sprouts are charring. 3. Meanwhile, make the noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil, scoop out 1/4 cup hot water, reserve. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. 4. In a glass jar or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, tahini, sesame oil, ginger, chili, and a 1/4 cup hot water until combined. Toss the noodles with the sauce.5. Put the salmon in the oven and bake for 5-15 minutes, until the salmon reaches desired doneness. Remove the vegetables, spoon the sauce over the salmon. Switch the oven to broil. Broil the salmon until crisping on top and the sauce is thickening. Watch close. 6. Divide the noodles between bowls. Top with salmon, vegetables, green onions, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds. Spoon any remaining sauce over the salmon.
This post was originally published on January 10, 2022
I’m soooo excited you are doing a fish dish! Can’t wait to make this tomorrow!
Hi Courtney,
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xxT
Could I sub chicken for the salmon? If so, should I follow the recipe as stated?
Hey Julie,
Yes, that will work well for you. You may have to adjust the cooking time for the chicken based on how thick your breasts are or if you use thighs. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Made this for dinner tonight. So delicious. My sauce didn’t thicken up but I put it in a sauce pan and added a little cornstarch. Amazing.
Hi Diane,
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xxT
So delicious! It turned out so flavorful and my whole family loved it! Thank you!
Hi Becca,
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xxT
This is a wonderful recipe! Just a couple of questions…what is the chili you refer to? Can you save the marinade? Or cook it to use as a sauce? We loved the salmon, the veggies, and the noodles, but found the tahini sauce quite bland. I will use this recipe again only switch out the tahini for ala olio. I can’t find where to post my photo. Thanks for the great combo for healthy foods!
Hey Julie,
The chili is the red pepper flakes:) Yes all of the marinade gets cooked with the salmon. Please let me know if you have any other questions, thanks for trying the recipe! xTieghan
Loved this recipe! I used my chili garlic paste as a replacement for gochujang and it came together really well. The sauce was a little thin, but I’m sure with some tweaks to my own oven/amounts I’ll figure it out. This also pairs well with roasted sweet potatoes!
Hi Erica,
Awesome! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thank you for making it! xxT
Hi! I love broccoli, but not a huge brussel sprout fan. What’s a good vegetable replacement that will pair well with this dish? Thanks in advance 🙂
Hi Emily,
You could really use anything you like or just double up on the broccoli. Cauliflower, bell peppers, green beans, carrots would all be great options. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try! xTieghan
I used green beans and baby bellas. The mushrooms were especially amazing!!
Hi Jeanine,
Awesome!! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was a winner! xTieghan
I found your instructions rather unclear. Is the salmon cooked with the veggies after they have been in the oven or separate and then added to the sheet pan? I also did not find the salmon sauce/glaze got thick in the amount of time instructed to cook the salmon, even after broiling. This was disappointing. Good flavor, but did not turn out looking like the picture you posted with the recipe.
Hi Julia,
Sorry to hear you did not enjoy the recipe. The veggies are on a baking sheet in step 2. The salmon is baked in a dish in step 5, remember it has been sitting since step 1 in the sauce:) xTieghan
what chili goes in noodles sauce. not listed in recipe
Love all your recipes!
Hi Anita,
Those are the red pepper flakes:) Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
Suggestion for a gluten free noodle for this recipe?
It’s possible to find GF soba noodles, 100% buckwheat. Soba king is one brand
Hi Priscilla,
Soba noodles are already gluten free. Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
This recipe looks delicious, I can’t wait to make it tonight. If I don’t have gochujang, what do you recommend as a best substitute? Would something like sriracha work well or do you recommend something else? Thank you again, we absolutely love your recipes!
Hi Maxie,
Sure, sriracha would work for you! Please let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xTieghan
How much salmon??? Not listed in recipe! Looks YUMMY!
Hi Lori it says 4 salmon filets (4-6 ounce)
Hi Lori,
The recipe calls for 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets. Please let me know if I can help in any other way, I hope you love the recipe! xTieghan
I adore the salmone dipped in this oriental sauce!!
Miki x
https://www.littletasteofbeauty.com/
I hope you love the recipe!
Hi…this looks so great! Thoughts on swapping the salmon for tofu slabs? We don’t eat fish. We may try and report back. ?
Where is the salmon on the ingredient list? Thank you!
Hi Tanja,
The recipe calls for 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Jeanne,
I bet that would work well for you, let me know how it turns out! xTieghan
Will do! Making it this weekend!
Hi T!!
How much salmon? I don’t see it listed in the ingredients list:)
Thankyou!
Michelle
Hi Michelle,
You will want to use 4 (4-6 ounce) filets. I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan