blackened salmon with glass noodle salad

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 13, 2025

This salmon is so good. The salad has fruit and noodles with a delicious sweet, sour and umami dressing.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • BLACKENED SALMON
  • 2 salmon filets (6 oz each)
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
  • GLASS NOODLE SALAD
  • 2 ounces glass noodles
  • salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/4 cup green apple slices
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons scallion, chopped
  • DRESSING
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sweet soy sauce

How To Make blackened salmon with glass noodle salad

  • Step 1
    For the salmon. Mix the seasoning together in one dish. Mix the lime juice and chili garlic paste together in another dish. Set aside
  • Step 2
    Place a pan of salted water on the stove. Once it's boiling, cook the noodles for about 3 minutes. Drain and run under cold water. Mix in the olive oil and mound in a bowl. Add the diced mango, apple slices, and chopped cilantro.
  • Step 3
    Mix the ingredients for the dressing together in a bowl.
  • Step 4
    Dip one side of the salmon in the lime mixture, then dredge it in the spice mixture. Add oil to a cast iron pan and once it's smoking, add the salmon, dredged side down, and sear for about 4 minutes. Turn the salmon and cook on the other side until the salmon is cooked. About 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Top the salad with the salmon, pour the dressing over the salad, and garnish with the scallions.

Discover More

Culture: Asian
Category: Other Salads
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Pan Fry

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