Crispy Salmon With Turnip Mandarin Noodle Salad Recipes

CRISPY SALMON WITH TURNIP, MANDARIN & NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the noodles following pack instructions, then drain and tip into a bowl. Meanwhile, heat the grill. Mix together 1 tsp sesame oil with 1 tsp ginger syrup and brush over the salmon fillets. Sprinkle on the sesame seeds to stick, then grill for 5-8 mins until just cooked through.
• Whisk together the remaining sesame oil and ginger syrup with the mandarin juice and white wine vinegar. Toss this dressing through the noodles to coat, then season.
• Scatter over the chopped ginger, spring onions, turnips, cabbage and mandarin slices, and toss once more to combine. Divide between two plates and top with the salmon to serve.

MISO-GLAZED SALMON COLD NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the ramen noodles (minus the seasoning packs) to very al dente according to the package instructions. Let cool.
• Mix together the peanut butter, lime juice and 1/3 cup Asian dressing. Toss with the cabbage mix and cold noodles. Let sit for at least 30 minutes, tossing a couple times in between.
• Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to broil. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix the miso, honey and remaining 2 tablespoons Asian dressing in a small bowl. Season with salt if necessary. Liberally brush both sides of the salmon with the miso glaze. Place on the prepared baking sheet and broil on the middle rack until the fish is browned, the flesh is opaque and the interior is 145 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Place the cooked salmon on top of the cold noodle salad. Garnish with a liberal sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds and scallion greens.

MANDARIN NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the linguine according to pkg directions. Drain linguine and transfer to an extra large mixing bowl.
• In a jar with a screw top lid, combine soy sauce, water, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and I also added a pinch or two of crushed red chili pods. Cover and shake well.
• Pour over hot linguine; toss gently to coat. Cool.
• Add the tomato, carrot, pea pods and green onions to linguine mixture; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours.
• Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
• Add sesame seeds. Toss gently before serving.

ASIAN SALMON NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti in boiling water until cooked al dente. Drain.
• In a small bowl, mix together ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and cayenne pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together spaghetti, carrots, cucumber, salmon and coriander.
• Pour in dressing and toss to coat salad.
• Garnish with sesame seeds.