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Honey sesame salmon served over rice noodles with colorful roasted veggies.

Honey Sesame Salmon

A comforting and easy-to-make dinner featuring sticky honey sesame glazed salmon served with rice noodles and roasted vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the salmon
  • 4 fillets salmon fillets Skin on or off, as preferred
  • 4 tablespoons honey For glazing
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce For the glaze
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil Adds a nutty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced For flavor
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds Optional, for garnish
For the noodles
  • 8 ounces rice noodles Can substitute with soba or spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil For tossing with the noodles
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce For flavoring the noodles
For the vegetables
  • 1 bunch asparagus Trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For roasting
  • 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for the vegetables.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel to ensure the glaze sticks.
  3. In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.
  4. Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
Cooking
  1. On a baking sheet, toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast in the oven for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, pan-cook or bake the salmon fillets, brushing them with a little glaze in the beginning and adding more towards the end to prevent burning.
  3. Once the salmon is cooked (the thickest part should flake easily), remove it from the heat.
  4. Rinse and toss the cooked rice noodles with sesame oil and soy sauce.
Assembly
  1. Serve the salmon over a bed of rice noodles, and top with roasted asparagus.
  2. Drizzle remaining glaze over the top and garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize with other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas, and serve family-style for a fun dining experience.