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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls

Author: Tieghan Gerard
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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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  • 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.
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  1. 5 stars
    Oh jeez this was good! Everything was super easy to make and came out perfectly. I had a lot of tahini sauce leftover but I wasn’t complaining as I will use it on leftovers. The salmon was absolutely heaven. Cannot wait to make again.

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  2. 5 stars
    Another amazing recipe T, the creaminess from the tahini coated noodles couple with the sweet / savoury salmon was spectacular

    Toronto, ON, Canada

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  3. 5 stars
    We had this tonight and it was everything I hoped it would be. I had to do a little guesswork with the salmon because I was using a new oven, and I used Pad Thai whole wheat noodles (which worked out great!), but it turned out as wonderful as it looked! I’m surprised at some of the questions, I followed her directions exactly (except I prepped EVERYTHING ahead of time), and had NO problems! This is a recipe I would recommend for people who want to eat more fish (especially salmon) but who don’t really like it. The melange of flavors is so delectable you can’t even really taste the salmon! (same for the brussels sprouts!). I don’t even think I would change anything next time I make this! Thanks HBH for another great meal!

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  4. 3 stars
    The salmon and marinade turned out nicely. I had the same issue others had with it not thickening up. The sauce for the noodles was all salt flavor from the soy sauce. And I love soy sauce! Luckily I tasted it first. So I didn’t use it.

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  5. I made this last night and it is delicious! I made enough for tonight too, so I get to have it again. I used gluten free Ramen noodles from WF and they were delicious! Great combo. I think I would like to reduce the salmon sauce after they cook to see if I could get a thicker sauce for additional great flavor, but can’t wait to make this one again.

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  6. 5 stars
    My daughter, Mia, is an HBH super-fan!! She made this the day it came on on your site. Simply delicious!! Looked gorgeous! Wasn’t that hard to make (easy for me to say). She substituted bok choy for broccoli, which made it a little more interesting. Really, fabulous! Thanks for the inspiration you have given her to become a wonderful cook and baker. She truly is, and you have played a big role in exciting, motivating and instructing her, not to mention saving her mental health during these last two years. All our family (and my friends) have benefitted!!! (You’re on a first name basis around here.) Thanks, so much, Lisa, proud mother of Mia.

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    1. Hey Lisa,
      Thank you so much for your kind message! I am so glad your daughter has been enjoying the recipes, I truly appreciate you both being here! xTieghan

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  8. I made this last night because I had soba noodles to use up and it was delicious! Incredibly filling too, my boyfriend always goes back for seconds and he was stuffed. Healthy, delicious, filling, couldn’t ask for more. Having it for lunch today too 🙂

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  9. I have the hardest time just following a recipe… hahah I made this last night with a few tweaks based on what I had in the kitchen. Chicken instead of salmon, and cashew butter instead of tahini. It was so delicious! Thank you for all you do!!

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  11. 5 stars
    I live in Alaska, so we have lots of salmon in the freezer and am always looking for new ways to make it….this recipe is a keeper and moving to the top of the pile as my go to salmon recipe. SO YUMMY!! Quick to whip up too, which is always a bonus.

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  12. 5 stars
    I hade this last night for dinner and it was ?
    I only had regular soy sauce, so having it in both the marinade and the dressing for the noodles was a bit overwhelming (for my taste)… I wish I had tamari on hand like you suggested, it would have been perfect!
    I also sautèd some prawns in garlic, ginger and sesame oil, and added julienned bell peppers and snow peas.
    So delish! Thank you!

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  14. Just made this! It was seriously so good. But my noodles looked nothing like yours!! What’s your secret?? I cooked mine according to the package directions and they were a bit clumpy and ugly. Flavor was on point and I just hid them under the salmon and broccoli but it would be cool if I could learn to make them pretty like yours!

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    1. Hey Sarah,
      Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! You can try tossing them in olive oil so they don’t stick together. xTieghan

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  15. 3 stars
    Very excited to prepare this meal plus had many ingredients in my kitchen.. feedback from the family (the men) noodles were a bit over flavored… salmon was so tasty, love the marinade. Fun meal, not sure when the troops will give the green light for a re-do but made plenty for lest overs which I will throughly enjoy!

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