Seared Salmon with Chili-Lime Noodles and Stir-Fried Greens

Name: Seared Salmon with Chili-Lime Noodles and Stir-Fried Greens
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets (6-ounce); 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 4 ounce vermicelli rice noodles; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 clove garlic (minced); 0.5 teaspoon sriracha; 5 ounce baby bok choy; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Pan-seared salmon served over quick vermicelli noodles tossed in a tangy chili-lime sauce, alongside vibrant stir-fried leafy greens.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $7.34/serving

Dietary

Pescatarian
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets (6-ounce)
1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
4 ounce vermicelli rice noodles
2 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 clove garlic (minced)
0.5 teaspoon sriracha
5 ounce baby bok choy
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Pat salmon fillets dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add vermicelli rice noodles and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
While noodles cook, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sriracha until sugar is dissolved.
Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear salmon fillets for 4-6 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden brown.
In another pan or the same skillet (after removing salmon), heat remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add baby bok choy and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Toss cooked noodles with the chili-lime sauce. Serve seared salmon over the seasoned noodles, alongside the stir-fried greens. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like snow peas or matchstick carrots to the stir-fry.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 595
Protein: 44.9 g
Carbohydrates: 44.1 g
Fat: 27.6 g
Fiber: 3.7 g
Sodium: 1205 mg
Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
Sugar: 12.3 g
Cholesterol: 118 mg