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salmon udon bowl

honey soy salmon udon bowls with spicy cucumber salad

prep
15 min
cook
15 min
total
30 min
serves
4
honey soy salmon served with udon noodles and spicy cucumber salad
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intro

udon, honey-soy salmon, and spicy cucumbers aka everything i want in one bowl. the salmon gets pan-seared until caramelized and yes you should absolutely get a little bit of everything in each bite.

ingredients

salmon

  • 1 lb salmon, cubed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar

cucumber salad

  • 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 2 tsp chili oil

bowls

  • 16 oz udon noodles
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

let's make it

  1. 01

    add soy sauce, honey, garlic, sesame oil, ginger, and rice vinegar to the cubed salmon. toss until evenly coated and let marinate while prepping the rest of the ingredients

  2. 02

    toss the sliced cucumbers with rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and chili oil. set aside

  3. 03

    cook the udon noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside

  4. 04

    heat a skillet over medium-high heat. add the salmon in a single layer and pan-sear until golden and cooked through, turning to caramelize the sides

  5. 05

    divide the udon noodles between bowls and top with the salmon and cucumber salad

  6. 06

    finish with scallions + sesame seeds & enjoy

notes

  • — give the salmon some space in the pan so it actually sears instead of steaming.
  • — let the cucumbers sit in the dressing while you make everything else — they only get better.

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