Delicious and Healthy Salmon and Cabbage Noodle Bowls Recipe

Salmon is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. It’s packed with omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for heart health, brain function, and reducing inflammation in the body. Paired with cabbage, pea pods, and a flavorful Carrot-Ginger Dressing, this recipe is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon red miso paste
• 4 salmon fillets
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup sugar snap peas, halved
• 8 ounces cooked noodles (such as soba or udon)
• 4 radishes, thinly sliced
• For the Carrot-Ginger Dressing:
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon red miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water

Instructions:

1. In a shallow dish, whisk together sake, soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and miso paste.
2. Add salmon fillets, flesh side down, and let them marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a shallow baking pan with foil.
4. Remove the salmon fillets from the marinade and place them skin side down in the prepared pan. Brush with the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil.
5. Bake the salmon for 12 to 15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
6. In a large bowl, toss the shredded cabbage and halved sugar snap peas with half of the Carrot-Ginger Dressing.
7. Divide the salmon, cabbage mixture, cooked noodles, and sliced radishes evenly among four bowls.
8. Serve the bowls with the remaining Carrot-Ginger Dressing on the side.

Carrot-Ginger Dressing:

1. In a small saucepan, cook the thinly sliced carrot in 1 inch of water, uncovered, for about 8 minutes, or until tender. Drain and let cool.
2. In a food processor, combine the cooked carrot, red miso paste, and grated fresh ginger. Pulse until smooth.
3. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and whisk in chopped scallion, reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil.
4. Whisk in 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to thin the dressing to the desired consistency.

This recipe for Salmon and Cabbage Noodle Bowls is not only easy to make but also incredibly flavorful and nutritious. It’s the perfect dish to enjoy for a healthy and satisfying meal. With the rich flavors of the marinade and the fresh crunch of the vegetables, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.