Glazed Miso Salmon Ramen Noodles is a super easy, minimal-fuss dinner featuring baked miso-glazed salmon, silky ramen noodles, and a no-cook sesame-spring onion sauce. A restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Ingredients
MISO GLAZED SALMON
2tbspmiso paste (it doesn’t matter if you use white or red, and it keeps in the fridge for 2–3 months)
2tbsptamari or all-purpose soy sauce
1tbspsesame oil
1tbspbrown sugar
2tbsprice wine vinegar
4piecesskin-on salmon fillets (each piece about 125 g/4½ oz)
SESAME SPRING ONION SAUCE
1tbspfreshly grated garlic
1tbspfreshly grated ginger
5spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
125mlextra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil of choice
3tbspall-purpose soy sauce
2tbsprice wine vinegar
1tbspsesame oil
1tspbrown sugar
TO SERVE
360gramen noodles (or 4 x 85 g/3 oz ramen noodle packets, or any other instant noodle packets, flavouring sachets discarded)
1bunch Chinese broccoli (gai lan), cut into 2 cm (¾ inch) pieces, stems and leaves separated
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan-forced).
Marinate the salmon – Mix the miso paste, tamari, sesame oil, brown sugar and rice wine vinegar in a medium shallow baking dish until the sugar has dissolved (it may not be completely smooth due to the miso, which is fine). Add the salmon and turn a few times until coated.
Bake the salmon – Bake in the oven for 12–14 minutes. To brown and caramelise the salmon, add 2–3 tablespoons of water to the base of the tray to stop the sauce from burning. Set the oven to grill (broil) and grill the salmon for 3–5 minutes (see note 1).
Make the sesame-spring onion sauce – Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl. Set aside.
Cook the noodles and broccoli – Bring a large pot of water to the boil over high heat. Add the ramen noodles and Chinese broccoli stalks. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then add the Chinese broccoli leaves. Cook for 30 seconds, or until the leaves have wilted.
Combine the broccoli, noodles and sauce – Drain and, while hot, toss the noodles and Chinese broccoli directly into the sesame-spring onion sauce. Toss with tongs to coat well.
Assemble and serve – Divide the noodles and Chinese broccoli among four bowls. Top with the salmon, coriander leaves, a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a drizzle of chilli oil, if using.
Notes
Note 1 – This part happens quickly so don’t go far! Check the salmon at the 3-minute mark. If the salmon is not browned, continue cooking under the grill (broiler) for a further 2 minutes. The sauce should still be liquid (drizzle it over your rice!) but starting to caramelise on top.
MAKE AHEAD
Marinate the salmon up to 24 hours in advance, store it refrigerated in an airtight container. Make the sesame-spring onion sauce up to 2 days ahead and store it in the fridge. Cook fresh ramen noodles just before serving for the best texture.
LEFTOVERS
Store the salmon and noodles separately in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best reheated gently in the microwave. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Facts
Glazed Miso Salmon Ramen Noodles
Amount per Serving
Calories
808
% Daily Value*
Fat
53
g
82
%
Saturated Fat
12
g
75
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
31
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
3968
mg
173
%
Potassium
340
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
69
g
23
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
340
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
5
mg
6
%
Calcium
68
mg
7
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.