Salmon Green Tea Noodle Bowls

28 Nov

Written By Brendan Saul

Serves: 2 Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

2 fillets wild salmon

2 serves green tea soba noodles

1 small lebanese cucumber

2 small pink radishes

2 spring onion

1/2 cup watercress

For the dressing 1tbsp tamari

2 tsp sesame oil

1tsp water

For the marinade 1tsp miso paste

1 small thumb ginger minced

1 garlic clove minced

1 birds eye chilli finely sliced

1tsp honey

Squeeze lemon juice

1/2 tsp white &/or black sesame seeds

1tsp chopped coriander

Drizzle of olive oil to combine

Method

Preheat your oven to 200'C,

Combine all your marinade ingredients and coat your 2 salmon fillets, pop them in the oven for about 25 minutes or until golden.

Whilst salmon is in the oven, prep your salad.

Slice up your cucumber, radish & spring onion, if you want them to be super crisp and fresh you can pop them in an ice bath before serving.

Boil some water and cook your noodles to packet instruction.

Assemble your dressing sauce.

Assemble your bowl with watercress, cucumber, radish, noodles in & salmon. Pour your dressing sauce over your salmon and noodles prior to serving.

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How is it good for brain?

Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Wild salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). These fatty acids are essential for maintaining the structure and function of brain cell membranes, promoting communication between brain cells, and reducing inflammation.
Vitamin D
Wild salmon is one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, which plays a crucial role in brain health by regulating the growth of new neurons and reducing inflammation.
Antioxidants
Wild salmon contains astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant that can cross the blood-brain barrier and protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation.
B Vitamins
Wild salmon is rich in B vitamins, including B12, B6, and niacin. These vitamins are vital for maintaining healthy brain function, producing neurotransmitters, and supporting energy metabolism in brain cells.
L-Theanine
Green tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation without causing drowsiness. L-theanine increases the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, which help improve mood, focus, and cognitive function.
Antioxidants
Green tea is rich in catechins, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which have powerful antioxidant properties. These antioxidants protect brain cells from oxidative damage and may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.
Neuroprotection
Green tea canm enhance brain plasticity, the brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections, which is important for learning and memory.