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Sesame-Crusted Salmon with Asparagus and Noodles

This recipe uses togarashi, a blend of Japanese peppers and sesame seeds that’s also tasty sprinkled over rice or on chicken. Find it in the spice aisle next to the other seasoning blends.

Serves 4
Ready in 30 mins
Prep time 15 mins
Cooking time 15 mins
551 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 3/4 (16 oz) box thin spaghetti
> 1 bunch asparagus
> 1 lb salmon fillets
> 2 tsp McCormick Gourmet Japanese Seven Spice 
> 2 tbsp vegetable oil
> 1 medium red onion
> 3 green onions
> 1 lime
> 2 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce

Steps

1
Cook the spaghetti in boiling water according to package directions. Trim the bottom inch off of the asparagus spears. Add the asparagus to the spaghetti for the last 2 min. of cooking. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, remove and discard the skin from the salmon. Cut salmon into 3-inch chunks and rub all over with togarashi seasoning and salt (in moderation). STEP 3 Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 3 min. per side or until cooked through. Thinly slice red and green onions. Remove the salmon from the skillet.
3
Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add the salmon and cook for 3 min. per side or until cooked through. Thinly slice red and green onions. Remove the salmon from the skillet.
4
To the same skillet, add another tbsp oil and the red onion. Cook 4 min. Meanwhile, squeeze the juice from the lime and combine it with the soy sauce. To the skillet, add the spaghetti, asparagus, soy sauce mixture, and half the green onions. Cook 1 min. Divide noodles between 4 bowls and top with the salmon. Garnish with the remaining green onions.

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