Japanese-inspired · pasta bowl

Salmon and Mizuna Pasta

Salmon pieces, long pasta, and peppery mizuna greens meet in a light soy-lemon broth.

Total time25 min
Hands-on20 min
Cleanupmedium
Serves4
easyFamily-friendlydairy-freenut-free
Salmon pieces with long pasta mizuna greens and light broth
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Cook spaghetti until al dente and drain.

  2. 02

    Sear salmon in oil until browned and 145°F, 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer carefully.

  3. 03

    Add broth and soy sauce to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes. Fold in pasta and mizuna until wilted.

  4. 04

    Return salmon and finish with lemon juice.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Baby arugula or spinach can replace mizuna.
  • Use gluten-free pasta and tamari if needed.

Why this is a good weeknight call

The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.