Seared Salmon with Garlicky Zucchini Noodles

Name: Seared Salmon with Garlicky Zucchini Noodles
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 salmon pieces (2 lb.); kosher salt; Black pepper; 1 lemon, zested and sliced into wheels; 5 medium zucchini; extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes; 1/4 c. chopped parsley; Flaky sea salt, for garnish; Lemon zest, for garnish

By Judy KimPublished: Feb 19, 2016

Judy Kim

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

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If you weren't already a fan of spiralized veggies, these garlicky zucchini noodles will get you hooked.

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Ingredients

4 salmon pieces (2 lb.)
kosher salt
Black pepper
1 lemon, zested and sliced into wheels
5 medium zucchini
extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Lemon zest, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Season salmon with 2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
2. Step 2Trim one end of each zucchini and insert into a spiralizer. Turn to create noodles. If noodles are very long, cut them to approximately 7". Place noodles in a collander and season with 1 tablespoon salt. Mix gently to ensure all noodles are well seasoned to help remove excess moisture from zucchini. Set aside and let noodles drain over a dish.
3. Step 3Preheat a large castiron skillet over high heat. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until very hot and almost smoking. Sear salmon on each side for 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let rest.
4. Step 4Meanwhile, drain zucchini noodles and pat dry with paper towels to remove as much water as possible. In the same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add lemon slices and sauté quickly to deglaze the pan. Add garlic, chili, and noodles. Stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes until garlic is cooked and noodles are al dente.
5. Step 5Serve salmon on bed of noodles and garnish with parsley, flaky salt, and pinch of lemon zest.