Sesame Salmon Noodle Bowls With Ponzu Recipe
This Sesame Salmon Noodle Bowl recipe features perfectly baked sesame-crusted salmon served atop chewy udon or soba noodles with fresh, crunchy vegetables and a tangy ponzu drizzle. It’s a delightful fusion of flavors that combines the nutty aroma of toasted sesame oil and seeds with the bright, citrusy hints of ponzu sauce, making for a light yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon
- Salt, to taste
- 4 (6- to 8-ounce) skinless or skin-on salmon fillets
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (any color)
Noodles and Vegetables
- 10 to 12 ounces dried udon or soba noodles
- Any combination of salad greens and sliced cucumbers, radishes, snap peas, and scallions, for serving
Sauce
- ½ cup ponzu sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Salmon: Preheat your oven to 350°F. On a parchment-lined sheet pan, rub the salmon fillets all over with salt and toasted sesame oil. If the salmon has skin, place it skin side down on the pan. Press toasted sesame seeds firmly onto the top and sides of each fillet to coat them evenly.
- Bake Salmon: Bake the salmon in the preheated oven for 14 to 17 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Cook Noodles: While the salmon bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the udon or soba noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water until they are cool to the touch to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Shake the noodles dry to remove excess water.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooled noodles evenly among 4 serving bowls. Arrange your choice of salad greens and sliced vegetables such as cucumbers, radishes, snap peas, and scallions alongside the noodles.
- Add Salmon and Sauce: Place one salmon fillet on top of the noodles and vegetables in each bowl. Drizzle each bowl generously with ponzu sauce for a bright, citrusy finish. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Choose either udon or soba noodles depending on your preference; both work well with this recipe.
- To add extra flavor, marinate the salmon in the sesame oil and salt mixture for 15 minutes before baking.
- Ensure not to overcook the salmon; it should be moist and flaky.
- Ponzu sauce is a citrus-based Japanese sauce, readily available in many grocery stores or can be made at home.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on seasonal availability and your favorite textures.
Keywords: Sesame Salmon, Noodle Bowls, Udon, Soba, Ponzu Sauce, Japanese Recipe, Healthy Salmon Recipe, Baked Salmon
