Ginger Tamari Salmon and Veggie Rice Noodle Stir-Fry
Pan-seared skinless salmon fillet tossed with crisp mangetout, sliced bell pepper, and earthy mushrooms over rice noodles in a fragrant ginger tamari sauce.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To prep ahead, slice all vegetables and mix the garlic, ginger, and tamari sauce in advance for a fast 15-minute weeknight assembly.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a small pot of water to…
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Bring a small pot of water to…
Bring a small pot of water to a boil over high heat, submerge the rice noodles, remove from heat, and soak for 5 to 6 minutes until tender but firm; drain and set aside.
Look for: tender but firm
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Heat half of the sesame oil in…
Heat half of the sesame oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C).
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Season the skinless salmon fillet lightly and…
Season the skinless salmon fillet lightly and sear in the skillet for 3 to 4 minutes per side until opaque throughout and golden on the outside.
Look for: opaque throughout and golden on the outside
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Remove the cooked salmon from the pan
Remove the cooked salmon from the pan, set on a clean plate to rest for 2 minutes, and flake into bite-sized pieces with a fork.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Wipe the skillet clean
Wipe the skillet clean, add the remaining sesame oil, and place over medium heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add minced garlic
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, sliced button mushroom, red bell pepper, and mangetout to the skillet, stirring constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Look for: the vegetables are tender-crisp
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Stir the soaked rice noodles and tamari…
Stir the soaked rice noodles and tamari into the skillet, tossing for 1 to 2 minutes until everything is warmed through and evenly coated.
Look for: everything is warmed through and evenly coated
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Plate the stir-fried noodles and vegetables
Plate the stir-fried noodles and vegetables, top with the flaked salmon, and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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