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Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls. Best for nights when you’re craving a really delicious noodle bowl, but also looking for a cozy, healthy dinner. Caramelized salmon in a sweet and tangy honey garlic sauce with soy sauce and ginger. Served over creamy tahini soba noodles with roasted broccoli and brussels sprouts. It’s the perfect, simple and quick dinner with plenty of color and even more flavor.
If there’s one food I really don’t make enough of, it’s seafood. For years there have been only a small handful of people in my family that would eat fish. The rest passed on anything from the sea. So I’ve always cooked much more pasta and meat than anything else.
But that’s slowly starting to change. Not everyone enjoys fish, and I don’t think that will ever change. But a few of my brothers (including Creighton) will eat salmon, tuna, and shrimp. Red is a big sushi guy and Creighton enjoys it more for health purposes. But hey, it sure is a good start!
I’ve given up on my mom, but maybe we’ll get Asher to at least try seafood in a few years. Either way, with new fish eaters, I’m excited to be able to create more recipes like todays. It’s simple to make, so colorful, and even more delicious.
The details
When you look at the recipe, you might think it’s a little too step heavy, but don’t let that scare you. This actually comes together pretty quick and easy.
I start with the salmon. The sauce is just soy sauce (I like to use tamari, which is gluten free soy sauce), honey, ginger, and garlic. I add a little Gochujang for a nice tangy heat. Then, just put the salmon in the sauce and let it hang out while you prep everything else.
For the vegetables, I love to use broccoli and brussels sprouts. Just roast them on a sheet pan with oil, salt, and pepper. They don’t need to be fancy.
While all that’s happening, you’ll be working on the noodles. I used soba noodles, but honestly any noodles works. Toss the noodles in a creamy tahini sauce. For the the sauce, the key is to mix it with a little hot water to help thin out the tahini and make it perfect for tossing with the noodles.
The last step is to cook the salmon. Bake it in the oven in the sauce until it’s cooked to your liking. I cook mine for about 8 minutes. Then switch the oven to broil and let the sauce caramelize around the salmon.
Just be sure to watch close, the broiler works quickly. It will take perfectly glazed salmon to black salmon in seconds.
Serve it all up
Serve this bowl-style with the noodles on the bottom, then the salmon, veggies and extra sauce over the salmon. I throw in some pickled ginger, green onions, and lots of sesame seeds.
IT’S DELICIOUS!
It’s all about the sticky sweet and tangy sauce and those creamy noodles. Delicious on their own, but so much better paired together. And yes, the family all agreed. My dad said this has been one of his favorite recipes in a long time, so that’s a real win.
My final words, double the recipe and save the leftovers for quick and easy lunches. Trust me you will be so happy you did!
Looking for other easy weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites.
Garlic Butter Creamed Spinach Salmon
Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon Bowl with Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce
Crockpot Korean Inspired Tacos with Yum Yum Yummm Sauce
Sheet Pan Roasted Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Feta and Olives
Lastly, if you make these be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Honey Garlic Salmon Soba Noodle Bowls
Servings: 4
Calories Per Serving: 1150 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang (Korean chile paste)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 4 (4-6 ounce) salmon filets
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 pound Brussels sprouts, halved
- 2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets
- kosher salt and black pepper
Noodles
- 1 package soba noodles
- 1/3 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- red pepper flakes
- 4 green onions, sliced
- toasted sesame seeds and pickled ginger, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a square baking dish, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, Gochujang, ginger, and garlic. Add the salmon and let sit. 2. On a baking sheet, toss together the brussels sprouts, broccoli, olive oil, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Bake 20 minutes, until the brussels sprouts are charring. 3. Meanwhile, make the noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil, scoop out 1/4 cup hot water, reserve. Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain. 4. In a glass jar or measuring cup, whisk together the soy sauce, tahini, sesame oil, ginger, chili, and a 1/4 cup hot water until combined. Toss the noodles with the sauce.5. Put the salmon in the oven and bake for 5-15 minutes, until the salmon reaches desired doneness. Remove the vegetables, spoon the sauce over the salmon. Switch the oven to broil. Broil the salmon until crisping on top and the sauce is thickening. Watch close. 6. Divide the noodles between bowls. Top with salmon, vegetables, green onions, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds. Spoon any remaining sauce over the salmon.
This is one of my favorites! I do feel like it requires a lot of dishes getting dirty, but it is so flavorful and worth it. I always cook my salmon on the longer end of the 5-15 minute range. Wonderful recipe though!
Hey Lindsey,
I am delighted to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for trying it out! xx
I had a half, of a half of salmon, so I tried this recipe. Didn’t have sprouts so subbed them for edamame. Had ordered the Gochujang in specially and….. ooof!
Delicious!
The children ate every single bite too. Definitely making it again. Thank you!
Hey there,
Perfect!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit and appreciate you giving it a try! xxTieghan
This was Fantastic…whole family loved it. Definitely will be on our rotation for dinner.
Hi Susan,
That’s great!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it! xxT
Just made this delicious salmon 🙂 so easy so good. I used carrots as well because I didn’t have any brussel sprouts! They work well.
Hey Kelly,
Wonderful!! Thank you so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback! I am so glad it was enjoyed. Have a great week! ?xxT
I made this for dinner tonight. It was fantastic! I found the noodle sauce a little salty though so next time I’ll cut the tamari in half. Oh yes and drain the noodles well! This was a very big hit. ?
Hey Lynn,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for making it! Have the best weekend:) xTieghan
My daughter made this for the family for dinner last night. She substituted pad Thai noodles for soba noodles. It was fantastic!
Hey Cynthia,
Happy Friday!! Thanks so much for trying this recipe out, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xx
Looking forward to making this! Any suggestions for substitutions for the tahini and chili paste? Those are ingredients we don’t have on hand.
Thanks!
Hey Mackenzie,
Both of those are a huge part of the sauce, I would recommend not skipping those:) Let me know if you give the recipe a try, I hope you love it! xx
Soooo yummy! The soba sauce is super creamy and the honey garlic marinade is to die for! Our family grew up in the commercial salmon industry in British Columbia and we always have fresh fish on hand. The salmon sauce is very similar to our family recipe and makes an exceptional BBQ salmon. This is a repeat recipe
Hey Krystina,
Fantastic!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed! ?Tieghan
Saw that it had most of the ingredients… it came together quickly and was delicious! YUM! Worthy of a dinner with friends for sure. I’ll be making this again!
Hi Jackie,
Happy Sunday!! I am thrilled that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for trying it out!! ?xx
I made this tonight and my family loved it! There are a lot of steps, but it came together pretty quickly. I’ll definitely make it again.
Hey Kyle,
I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for trying it out! Have the best day:) xT
This recipe was so incredibly delicious! The combination of the honey soy and tahini is so unique and so complimentary!
Hi Jaya,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was enjoyed!! Have the best week:) xTieghan
My partner and i cannot get enough of this. We sub the veggies with whatever is in season and often steam some chinese greens. Love this!
Hi Katherine,
Fantastic! Thanks for your comment and trying the recipe:) I am so glad it was enjoyed! xxT
This is soooo delish! You refer to chili in the instructions but I don’t see it listed in the ingredients. Can you clarify.
Hey Katie,
Happy Sunday!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback! You can add a pinch of chili flakes if you like the heat. xx
We love this recipe! Made it 3x now and always yummy. I cook a veggie separate, tonight it was asparagus which was great with the salmon sauce drizzled over it. Used Udon noodles since no soba noodles were available.
Hi Jackie,
Happy Friday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for making it! xxT
This was delicious! I used the air fryer to cook the veggies first and then the marinated salmon and that worked really well and so easy to clean up! Rest of the dish as per instructions. Husband loved!!!! Will make again
Hey Robin,
Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!! xTieghan
so delicious
Hey Katie,
Awesome!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for giving it a go! Have the best week:) xT
I was wondering what type of app or salad would work as a first course.
Than you
Hey Tess,
How about some egg rolls?
https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/crispy-sesame-ginger-egg-rolls-with-sweet-chili-sauce/
I hope you love the recipe!! xx