Sweet Soy Soaked Salmon over Noodles

I decided I need to expose my children to fish.

The Mr. HATES fish.  Actually, I'm not sure that 'hate' is a strong enough word.  Needless to say, it hasn't been worth the argument, so I don't make it unless he is out of town.  Unless I forget.  Which is what usually happens.

But today, I remembered!  And I knew just the recipe I was going to use, because I had saved it for months and months, just waiting for the perfect opportunity.

It did not disappoint.  And all 3 of my non-fish eating kids ate it.  And I get to eat the leftovers tomorrow.  And that makes me happy...

   

Sweet Soy Soaked Salmon over Noodles

Recipe from Bake-aholic

4 1/4lb. salmon fillets

1/2 lb. spaghetti pasta

olive oil

6 Tbsp. soy sauce

3" piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (I used 1 tsp. powdered)

juice of 1 lime (2-3 Tbsp.)

1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes

1 bundle broccolini (I used asparagus)

1 large carrot, grated

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, sliced thin

4 scallions, chopped

2 tsp. sugar

3/4 c. chicken broth

Combine soy sauce, ginger, lime juice and red pepper flakes.
Pour over fish in a shallow dish and marinate for 5 minutes.

Wash and cut vegetables and set aside.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, heat a large skillet with 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat.

Remove salmon from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and add to hot skillet.

Cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until just cooked through.

Remove salmon from skillet and tent with foil to keep it warm.

Wipe skillet out and return to stove with additional 2 Tbsp. olive oil.

Add the bell pepper, asparagus, grated carrot and garlic.

Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.

Add the sugar to the reserved marinade, and pour into the skillet.

Add chicken broth and bring to a light boil; let simmer for 1 minute.

Add the cooked, drained pasta and the scallions; toss to combine.

Serve salmon over noodles.