Zesty Orange Ginger Salmon with Noodles Salmon flavoured with Orange and Ginger served over noodles and veggies is the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and flavour. Delicious and healthy ... does it get any better? Forever Fit, Duncan, BC

Orange Ginger Salmon served over noodles and veggies is the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and flavour. Delicious and healthy ... does it get any better : )

Omg, this is so delicious, so versatile and so healthy. Fresh, light and flavourful 🙂  This is decadent enough to serve to your guests and simple enough to serve to your family on a week night.  Make extra and save the leftovers for the next night or lunch. You could also serve this recipe as a vegetarian option. Just eliminate the fish and serve over bean noodles : )

Serves: 2-4

Orange Ginger Salmon Ingredients:

For the sauce

¼ cup coconut aminos (or tamari sauce)

½ large orange; zest and juice

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

2 teaspoons ginger, grated

½ Tablespoon good quality peanut butter

1 teaspoon fresh garlic

1/2 lime, juiced

For the salmon

4 - 4 ounce pieces of wild salmon, 4 min/ 1/2 inch thick.

Pinch sea salt

For the noodles

4 ounces noodles/zoodles (2 serving sizes)

2 carrots, julienned

4 – 6 sprigs of asparagus

1 medium zucchini, bite size slices, julienned or spiralized

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon coconut aminos or tamari sauce

1 small cloves fresh garlic, minced

½ teaspoon salt

Garnish

sesame seeds

orange slices 

Orange Ginger Salmon Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 fahrenheit.
  • Whisk all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Reserve ¾ of mixture.
  • Place salmon in baking dish, brush with the remaining 1/4 mixture.
  • Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes depending on size of salmon peices.
  • Meanwhile, prepare noodles following package directions, drain, set aside. If using spiralled zucchini, omit this part and add to the veggie step.
  • Add remaining ¾ of sauce and orange zest to noodles/zoodles. Set aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in a saute pan. Add garlic, veggies, coconut aminos and salt.
  • Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add noodles/zoodles to the pan and toss to warm.
  • After salmon is cooked, broil & cook 3-5 minutes, until browned.
  • Divide noodles and veggies into two bowls, top with salmon fillets.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and orange slices.