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Teriyaki Salmon Pasta

Teriyaki Salmon Pasta

A glossy, savory-sweet pasta dinner made with tender salmon chunks, spaghetti, red bell pepper, and a quick homemade teriyaki-style sauce.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 pound salmon fillets, skin removed and cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and warm a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and the cornstarch mixed with water.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet and season the salmon chunks with black pepper.
  4. Cook the salmon for 2 to 3 minutes per side until just cooked through, then transfer it to a plate. In the same skillet, cook the sliced red bell pepper for 2 minutes.
  5. Boil the spaghetti until al dente, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
  6. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the peppers and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly thickened.
  7. Add the pasta to the skillet and toss until coated, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Gently fold in the salmon, then finish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving warm.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to keep the sauce balanced.
  • Fold the salmon in gently so the pieces stay tender.
  • Add pasta water slowly until the sauce coats the noodles smoothly.
  • For a spicy version, add 1 to 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce to the glaze.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 540
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg

Keywords: teriyaki salmon pasta, salmon pasta, teriyaki noodles, easy salmon dinner, weeknight pasta