Orange Ginger Salmon and Noodles

My new noodle obsession: this orange ginger salmon dish combined with chewy rice noodles and veggies tossed in more delicious soy sauce, mandarin orange, ginger concoction.

Crunchy, chewy, savory, sweet, tangy. And if you want, add a little spicy.

If you are a fan of a myriad of textures and flavors, you will love this!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressings. All opinions and texts are mine.

My love for noodles runs deep in this little blog of mine.

Some of my (and lots of your) favorites include Simple Thai Noodle Bowl, Shrimp Stir Fried Noodles, Pad See Ew, Ramen Noodle Stir Fry…And if you prefer soupy noodles, lots of you are loving this Instant Pot Chicken Ramen as well.

And now…time to add another delicious noodle dish to the list!

The beauty of this dish is that not only is it incredibly delicious, but it is also so easy to make! Thanks to BRIANNAS, making this dish is a walk in the park!

Except that it’s kinda easier than a walk in the park.

Way less time consuming and definitely much yummier. 😉

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So here are a few things you need to know about the awesomeness of this dish:

• Super easy – thank you thank you, BRIANNAS! ❤️
• Makes a healthy and light meal – you actually feel full and good after eating this!
• Oh so tasty! It has all the flavors (sweet, savory, tangy), and all the textures (chewy, crunchy, soft, crusty) in every single bite!
• Noodles can be eaten cold, warm, or room temperature, which makes prepping ahead a lot easier. As for the salmon, I typically like it warm.

Let’s make it!

There are two basic parts to this recipe:

• Marinade and sear salmon
• Boil noodles and toss in sauce

The very first thing I do is sprinkle salmon with some salt and coat it in BRIANNAS Mandarin Ginger Dressing and brown sugar so that salmon can sit in the sauce while I work on the other items.

I use rice noodles for this recipe, but feel free to use other types of noodles such as ramen noodles, soba noodles, lo mein noodles, or even spaghetti.

Cook noodles based on package instruction. In the case of rice noodles, I either boil them or soak them in freshly boiled water.

Once noodles are soft, toss them, along with veggies of your choice (I use red bell peppers, carrots, and green onions) in the yum sauce.

I don’t have an official name for said sauce (so yum sauce it is), but it is basically a concoction of that yummy Ginger Mandarin Dressing along with these Asian-inspired seasonings to create a salad-like noodle bowl:

• BRIANNAS’s Ginger Mandarin Dressing
• Soy sauce
• Honey
• Sesame oil
• Minced garlic
• Red pepper flakes (if you want it spicy!)

The sauce is a gorgeous combination of savory, sweet, and a bit of tangy because the Ginger Mandarin Dressing has some vinegar in it.

It is quite dream I must say.

Try not to skip any of the sauce ingredients if you want to experience the full effect of its dreaminess.

I like to make the sauce, cut the veggies, and finish cooking the noodles before searing the salmon.

This way once salmon is done, I immediately toss noodles and veggies in sauce and top with salmon.

And then feast to my heart’s content.

That last part is truly, hands down, the best part. 🧡

The final product is this. Salmon that is crusty on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated with that tangy sweet sticky glaze. The glaze is light, not overpowering, but merely enhancing the flavors of the salmon. Combined with the crunchy and flavorful noodles and veggies, it is quite a match made in heaven.

Side note: I like the dressing so much I sometimes pour it on the side and dip the salmon into it. If you are a dressing lover like me, and want to up the sauce to salmon ratio, this is a viable (and highly recommended) option!

My motto when it comes to BRIANNAS salad dressing is this – THE MORE THE BETTER.

Tips and Tricks

A couple of things to note and you are on your way to a fun, delicious and quick meal!

• Cooking the salmon. Cook on medium low heat to avoid burning the outsides since there is sugar in the marinade. Lower heat and cover as needed. Avoid overcooking salmon as it cooks fairly fast – when the thickest part reaches 145℉ on a meat thermometer, it is done.
• Cooking the rice noodles. If you are boiling the rice noodles, do not over-boil it. Overcooking rice noodles will turn noodles mushy and gooey. Rinse with cold water if noodles will sit for a while before being tossed in the sauce.

A noodle and salmon combo that is simply irresistible.

I like to think of this as a healthier option for the colder weather. Not your traditional lettuce kinda salad, but incorporates some warmer bites and a comforting, flavorful dressing.

Pick up that chopsticks and dig in!

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Other Salmon Recipe

• Panko Crusted Salmon
• Teriyaki Salmon
• Asian Salmon Salad with Ginger Soy Dressing
• Baked Salmon Sushi Bowl
• Miso Soy Glazed Salmon
• Asian Honey Soy Glazed Tilapia
• Tilapia with Avocado and Corn Salsa

Other Noodle Recipes

• Simple Thai Noodle Bowl
• Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
• Mee Goreng Mamak (Malaysian Fried Noodles)
• Vietnamese Noodle Bowl with Grilled Prok
• Grilled Chicken Zoodles