Creamy Garlic Salmon Noodles: The Perfect Fusion of Savory, Spicy, and Creamy
Indulge in Creamy Garlic Salmon Noodles, a quick and flavorful dish combining creamy sauce, seared salmon, and spice.
Ingredients
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- 12 ouncesnoodles
- 1 tablespoonolive oil
- 1 tablespoonunsalted butter
- 4skinless salmon fillets
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonsweet paprika
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 4garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoonsoyster sauce
- 2 tablespoonsGochujang sauce (adjust to taste)
- 4scallions, chopped
- ½ cupheavy cream
- Juice of1lime
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients before cooking. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season them with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Mince the garlic and chop the scallions, setting aside some for garnish.
- Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some of the cooking water.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the salmon fillets and cook for about 3 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove the fillets and set them aside.
- Lower the heat to medium-low, then add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Gochujang sauce. Add the chopped scallions (saving some for garnish).
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the cooked noodles, tossing them to coat in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water.
- Return the salmon fillets to the skillet and top with the remaining scallions. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top and serve.
- Details:
- This creamy salmon pasta is the perfect combination of savory, spicy, and creamy, offering a unique twist on traditional pasta dishes. The Gochujang sauce adds a rich heat, while the creamy sauce brings everything together. It’s quick and easy to make, yet full of flavor.