3-Meal Prep: Asian Salmon with Spinach Noodles

Asian Salmon with Spinach Noodles

Always love when I discover new healthy ish things in the supermarket! So I was walking through the organic section of Giant and spotted a few handmade organic noodles and of course I have to get it!

I love the fact that these spinach noodles are already properly portioned out (there’s 4 in a pack) and you can just cook one at a time if your macro calls for it. I also love that it’s high in protein and the ingredients seems pretty legit. And the taste? It’s uh-mazing!

I had to try this Asian styled of course so I topped it up with my salmon since I have heaps in the freezer, tossed in a few Asian condiments and voila! Easy as.

Take note that you’re in complete control of your portion here ok? I’ve made this with two pieces of the spinach noodles (about 100g) and about 460g of salmon and then I divided it into 3 serves. Macros aren’t so bad – it is over 500 calories but remember that salmon is a source of awesome fats which typically equate to higher calories. But good calories is good. So don’t worry about it.

Tweak this recipe a little bit if you want to make it suit your needs. Give it a try and do tag me on @asianmealprep when you’ve done it!

Makes – 3 meals
Time needed – 25 mins

Macros for 1 serving: Calories 511 Protein 41g Carbs 39g Fats 22g Sat Fat 5g

Here’s what you need:

For the noodles

• 20ml extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 cili padi, sliced *omit if you don’t want it spicy
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 30g spring onions, sliced
• 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp liquid aminos
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 30ml water
• 100g shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 230g asparagus, cut into 3-4cm pieces
• 140g chye sim, cut into small pieces
• 100g spinach noodles (two pieces), boil and set aside

For the Asian salmon

• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tbsp coconut sugar
• 1 tbsp liquid aminos
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 460g salmon

Here’s how you do it:

1. Combine all the ingredients for the Asian salmon in a bowl and set aside to marinate. If you have the time, you can marinate this ahead of time so the flavours soaks in. Otherwise just leave it aside while you cook the rest is fine too 🙂
2. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil on medium. Toss in the garlic, cili padi, red chillies and spring onion and stir-fry for a minute.
3. Toss in shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes before adding in the asparagus and chye sim. Stir-fry for 1-min
4. Toss in spinach noodles, followed by liquid aminos, sesame oil, coconut sugar, water and sesame seeds. Combine well and remove from heat.
5. In a separate skillet, add in extra virgin olive oil on medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add in the salmon. Let it cook one side for about 3-4 mins, before turning it to the other side. If it has a burnt surface, it’s okay! It’s just the coconut sugar doing it’s thing and it will taste good, I promise!
6. Let the salmon cook according to your liking and then remove from heat.
7. Build your meals or serve hot!
8. Enjoy!