This filling and nourishing salad is made with shirataki noodles, also known as konjac noodles. It’s low in carbohydrates, high in fibre and full of beneficial Omega-3s and antioxidants.
What are shirataki or konjac noodles?
Konjac or shirataki noodles are made from a root vegetable called Konjac. Konjac (yam) has been a popular Asian staple food for hundreds of years.
The noodles made from this root vegetable are low in calories (only 8-10 calories per 100 grams of cooked noodles), almost entirely carbohydrate and fat free, and gluten free. They are also a great source of soluble fibre called glucomannan (5 grams of fibre per 100 grams of cooked noodles).
Shirataki noodles usually come pre-cooked and packed in water, so they only need to be rinsed and sometimes soaked quickly in hot water. They’re great for bulking up salads and stir-fries, or to use in spring and sushi rolls.
Check out more shirataki noodle recipes here.
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For this recipe, I am using angel hair konjac noodles, which I rinsed well in cold water and then strained of any excess liquid. You can add any salad vegetables you like and replace salmon with grilled chicken, prawns, mushrooms or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- 250 g konjac/shirataki noodles (drained weight)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 2 x 150 g salmon fillets
- generous pinch of sea salt and some white pepper
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- small handful of fresh coriander leaves
- 5-6 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1 small carrot, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber,
- 1 thinly sliced red pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon finely grated garlic (about 1 small garlic clove)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger, or 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon tahini (sesame paste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- zest of medium lime juice of 1 medium lime
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot chilli sauce, or other chili sauce or some dried chili flakes
- Generous pinch of sea salt
- Rinse and strain the konjac noodles and set aside.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a bowl and whisk with a fork. Set aside.
- Heat coconut oil in a frying pan or a skillet. Wash and pat dry the salmon with the kitchen roll paper. Place in a hot pan, skin side down. Sprinkle the flesh side with white pepper and sea salt. Cook on the skin side over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, then turn over and cook for a further 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate to rest.
- Prepare the vegetables and herbs and combine them with the konjac noodles in a large salad bowl. Pour over the dressing and mix through really well. I use my hands to separate the noodles and make sure they are evenly coated. Serve in bowls topped with flaked cooked salmon and sesame seeds. I like to serve an extra lime wedge and some chilli sauce on the side.
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This looks so colorful and delicious. My family loves noodles and fish. I will have to make this for them!
I loved the recipe the salmon the noodles and the vegetables are a great combination of flavor and color. Thanks for this recipe! I only get something like this in chinese or japaneses restaurants.
I’ve seen yam noodles before at the store but never realized they were so good for you! Going to buy some this week and try this! It looks amazing
Loved this fresh recipe! The sesame, ginger & lime dressing would make a great marinade for fish/shrimp/chicken or even drizzled over some greens for a zingy Asian citrus flavor.
A great healthy recipe with noodles which is hard to find. I love salmon and it works so well with everything else, but I would like to know what other fish would go well with it.
I replaced the Salmon with chicken to make a more budget friendly salad. The sesame, lime, and ginger really pulled this salad together. Will definitely add to my favorites but next time will try with Salmon.
Low carbs, low in calories, and a great tasting salad to make your day. Having salmon mixed with yam noodles makes for a healthy dish, and with the way this recipe breaks it out down, it’s simple and easy to do! I enjoyed it.
The picture is enticing and just the thought of salmon mixed with lime already makes me crave for it! I can already taste it in my mouth!
I love fish especially in this way. Wonderful and freshly. I recommended everyone to try!
Oh my! this looks amazing and I bet it tastes absolutely delicious, thanks for sharing the recipe. It’s always a joy to follow your recipes.
This meal was very colorful and fun to make and eat. The shirataki noodles were very good