Salmon with arugula pesto and rice noodles

Name: Salmon with arugula pesto and rice noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 persons
Cuisine: World
Ingredients: 200 gram salmon (you can also use smaller pieces as we did); 1 broccoli; 2 turnips; 1 large onion; 150 gram thick rice noodles (or noodles of your choice); large handful of arugula; about 2 tablespoons of walnuts; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 garlic cloves; 6 tablespoons olive oil; pepper and salt

Salmon with arugula pesto and rice noodles is a lovely weekday meal. Combine walnuts, capers and arugula and you'll end up with a great addition to salmon!

Salmon with arugula pesto and rice noodles ingredients

Recipe salmon with arugula pesto and rice noodles

Made by Véronique

Published at 2016-06-24, this recipe is for 2 persons and takes 20 minutes.

Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.

Updated at: 2025-07-19

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Preparation time

10 minutes

Time cooking

10 minutes

Total time

20 minutes

Preparation - 10 minutes

First, make sure the arugula is rinsed properly with cold water. Dry the arugula using the salad spinner to get rid of any excess water. Peel the garlic cloves and add them to the blender along with a tablespoon of capers.

Add arugula and 4 tablespoons of olive oil and blend well. Season with pepper and salt to finish the arugula pesto and set aside. Peel the turnips and cut them into small wedges.

Divide the broccoli into small florets. Peel and finely chop the onion. Cut the salmon into bite-size pieces and if necessary make sure all of the skin and fish bones are removed.

Bring 1 liter of water to a boil.

Finishing the salmon with arugula pesto and rice noodles - 10 minutes

Place the rice noodles in a medium-sized bowl and pour the boiling water over the noodles. Cover with cling film and let them soak for about 10 minutes, depending on what kind of noodles you're using.

Check the noodle package for precise cooking or soaking time. Heat the wok on high heat and then add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil. First add the broccoli florets and turnip wedges.

After about 2 minutes you can also add the chopped onion. After a few minutes, also add in the salmon. Don't stir too much, otherwise, the salmon pieces will fall apart.

After a few minutes, the salmon and veggies are cooked enough and you can add the arugula pesto. Season with pepper and salt. Drain the noodles and enjoy!