If you're seeking a comforting yet exotic culinary experience, look no further than this Salmon Ramen with Coconut Milk. This dish is a harmonious fusion of traditional Japanese ramen and Southeast Asian flavors, resulting in a rich, creamy, and utterly satisfying bowl of noodles.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Asian
Keyword Coconut Milk, Ginger, Mushrooms, Salmon
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4
Calories 716kcal
Ingredients
2salmon fillets
2packs of ramen noodles
1can of coconut milk
4cupsof chicken or vegetable broth
1tablespoonof olive oil
1tablespoonof minced ginger
2clovesof garlicminced
1red bell pepperthinly sliced
1cupof sliced mushrooms
2tablespoonsof soy sauce
1tablespoonof fish sauceoptional
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
Sear the salmon — Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the seasoned salmon fillets for 3 minutes per side until a golden crust forms, then remove and set aside.
Sauté the aromatics — Drop the ginger and garlic into the remaining oil and stir constantly for 30 seconds until the aroma fills the room; do not let the garlic turn dark brown or it will go bitter.
Soften the vegetables — Toss in the sliced mushrooms and bell peppers, stirring for 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms start to sweat and the peppers look slightly glossy.
Build the liquid base — Pour in the chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and fish sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer while scraping the bottom of the pot to release the flavorful browned salmon bits.
Cook the noodles — Add the ramen noodle blocks to the bubbling liquid and submerge them, simmering for about 3 minutes or until they pull apart easily with a fork.
Brighten the broth — Stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning, adding extra salt or pepper if the coconut milk has muted the flavors too much.
Final assembly — Flake the cooked salmon into large chunks and return them to the pot just to warm through, then divide into bowls and garnish with cilantro and extra lime wedges.