On nights when you’d rather Netflix and chill, it’s time to give Donna Hay’s famous antioxidant recipe, Seared Salmon Skewers with Green Tea noodles a try. This recipe is brimming with healthy fats and antioxidants but is no less satisfying. Healthline even states that green tea is touted to be one of the healthiest ingredients on the planet. It’s loaded with antioxidants that have many health benefits, which may include:
- improved brain function
- fat loss
- protecting against cancer
- lowering the risk of heart disease
So we say this dish is a win-win either way.
Antioxidant Recipe: Seared Salmon Skewers with Green Tea Noodles
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 1 tablespoon dashi powder*
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons pickled ginger liquid, plus pickled ginger to serve
- Cracked black pepper
- 800g skinless salmon fillets, cut into 2cm slices
- 400g green tea soba noodles*
*Dashi powder and green tea soba noodles are from Asian supermarkets.
Method:
- Place the dashi, sesame oil, pickled ginger liquid, and pepper in a small bowl and mix to combine.
- Place the salmon and half the marinade in a large bowl and gently toss to coat. Set aside marinade for 10 minutes. Thread the salmon onto 12 skewers.
- Heat a large non-stick frypan over medium heat. Add the skewers and cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden.
- While the salmon is cooking, cook the noodles in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain and toss the remaining marinade.
- Serve the skewers and noodles with pickled ginger.
Try this: Sprinkle over a little shichimi togarashi (Japanese spice mix) to add heat and finish the dish with a few sprigs of micro (baby) shiso leaves.
If you’re looking for more exciting recipes by Donna Hay, you should check out the latest Donna Hay book here. Most are filled with the best shortcut recipes for busy weeknights brimming with vegetables, one-pan desserts, and melt-and-mix cakes.
