Salmon Noodle Bowl
Omega-3s in salmon and other fatty fish help build more muscle, and more muscle means more calories burned. I like to use the Miracle Noodles - look for them in your grocery store near the pasta or look on Amazon. No carbs and 0 calories and very good.
Dovetailing tip: Remove the salmon you prepared during Meal 1. Place on a buttered baking pan. Heat it in a 350° oven for 10-15 minutes. Don't overcook, so it isn't dried out.
Dovetailing tip: Instead of using the asparagus spears, use up the leftover broccoli from Meal 1. The oriental seasoning on the broccoli makes this dish have even better flavor.
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Ingredients:
| 4 ounces | soba buckwheat noodles or whole-wheat spaghetti |
| 5 ounces | asparagus spears, cut in thirds |
| cooking spray | |
| 1 | (6-oz) salmon fillet, skin off, cut into 8 pieces |
| 1 tablespoon | toasted sesame oil |
| 3 tablespoons | (1-2 limes) lime juice plus zest of the limes you use |
| 1/4 teaspoon | kosher salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | fresh pepper |
| 4 ounces | cucumbers, skin on, cut into medium pieces |
| 1/2 | small avocado, cut into bite-size pieces |
Directions:
1. Cook the noodles in boiling water until soft (about 6 minutes for soba, 8 for spaghetti). Transfer with tongs to a strainer. Add asparagus to same boiling water. Cook until al dente (about 2 minutes); rinse under cold water.
2. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Coat lightly with cooking spray. Cook the salmon until cooked through, turning pieces (about 2-3 minutes per side). Reserve.
3. Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together sesame oil, lime zest and juice, and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Combine the noodles, asparagus, and vinaigrette in a medium serving bowl.
4. Add the cucumber and avocado; toss to coat. Just before serving, add salmon. Serve warm or at room temperature, or make up to 4 hours ahead and keep refrigerated in an airtight container.
Watch the video: Metabolism-Boosting Recipe: Salmon Noodle Bowl
Source: health.com
