Seared Ginger Salmon with Noodle Salad

Name: Seared Ginger Salmon with Noodle Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 4 ounce salmon fillet (skinless); 1 teaspoon olive oil; 0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated); 0.5 clove garlic (minced); 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 1 ounce rice vermicelli noodles; 0.25 cup cucumber (julienned); 0.25 cup carrot (julienned); 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 0.5 tablespoon fish sauce

Quickly seared salmon infused with ginger and garlic, served alongside a refreshing rice vermicelli salad with crunchy vegetables and a bright lime dressing.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 1
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.98/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein
Pescatarian
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

4 ounce salmon fillet (skinless)
1 teaspoon olive oil
0.5 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
0.5 clove garlic (minced)
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
1 ounce rice vermicelli noodles
0.25 cup cucumber (julienned)
0.25 cup carrot (julienned)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 tablespoon lime juice
0.5 tablespoon fish sauce

Instructions

Pat the salmon fillet dry. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 0.5 clove minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Rub this mixture over the salmon.
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the salmon for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
While salmon cooks, prepare the rice vermicelli noodles according to package directions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup julienned cucumber, 1/4 cup julienned carrot, and 1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro. Add the cooked and cooled rice vermicelli.
Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce. Pour the dressing over the noodle salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve the seared salmon alongside the noodle salad.

Notes

For best texture, serve the noodles immediately after dressing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 400
Protein: 27.9 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fat: 19.7 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Sodium: 1381 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Sugar: 2.1 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg