Keto Zucchini Noodle Soup with Grilled Salmon & Shiitake
A comforting, low-carb Japanese-inspired Zucchini Noodle Soup.
Daily recipe · March 04, 2025
A little about this dish
Evoking the warming and soothing comfort of Japanese-infused creativity, this Keto-friendly recipe calls upon classic eastern flavors with a distinctive twist. The primary components here are fresh salmon and Shiitake mushrooms, incorporated into an innovative soup noodle concept without the heavy carbs. A dash of chili flakes introduces a touch of heat, kissing the senses amidst the cool weather.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Fresh salmon — 2 fillets
- Zucchini — 1 — spiralized using a peeler
- Shiitake mushrooms — 100g — thinly sliced
- Clear chicken broth/ vegetable broth — 600ml
- Yuzu/zest of lemon — 1/2 tablespoon
- Red chili flakes — 1/4 teaspoon
- Spring onion — 2 — finely sliced
- Avocado oil — 1 tablespoon
- Salt — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🐟🏜🧂Make sure the salmon fillets are dry and season them with salt.
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Step 2 — 🔥🍳🐟Heat the oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat and place the salmon fillets. Grill for 3-4 min each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest afterwards.
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Step 3 — 🥘🍲🍋In a pot, add chicken/vegetable broth, followed by Yuzu or lemon zest and bring the mixture to the boil.
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Step 4 — 🍲🍄⏲Add thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms into the boiling broth and simmer for 5 min.
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Step 5 — 🥣🍜🌡Divide spiralized zucchini noodles into two bowls and pour the hot mushroom broth over them.
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Step 6 — 🍽🌶🌱Place the grilled salmon fillet on top of the noodles, sprinkle it with chili flakes and finely sliced spring onions. Serve the dish immediately.
A final fox tip
For kids or those not on a Keto diet, replace zucchini noodles with udon or soba. Busy home cooks can use pre-cooked, canned salmon or leftover baked salmon. Shiitake mushrooms can be replaced with any preferred variety or a mix. To add more heat, consider using a sprinkle of Japanese seven-spice (Shichimi Togarashi).