The clear, aromatic broth practically sparkles within the depth of a matte black bowl. Fine strands of green zucchini noodles snake through the soup, punctuated by thin slices of dark brown, meaty Shiitake mushrooms. A generous chunk of perfectly grilled salmon floats elegantly, its pink flesh artfully charred. A smattering of chili flakes and vibrant green spring onion pellets sprinkle the surface, imbuing the dish with enticing pops of color.

Keto Zucchini Noodle Soup with Grilled Salmon & Shiitake

Name: Keto Zucchini Noodle Soup with Grilled Salmon & Shiitake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: Fresh Salmon, 2 fillets None; Zucchini, 1 spiralized using a peeler; Shiitake Mushrooms, 100g thinly sliced; Clear Chicken Broth/ Vegetable broth, 600ml None; Yuzu/Zest of lemon, 1/2 tablespoon None; Red chili flakes, 1/4 teaspoon None; Spring Onion, 2 finely sliced; Avocado Oil, 1 tablespoon None; Salt, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Keto

Daily Recipe: March 04, 2025

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

Step 1 - 🐟🏜🧂

Make sure the salmon fillets are dry and season them with salt.
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.
Step 3 - 🥘🍲🍋

In a pot, add chicken/vegetable broth, followed by Yuzu or lemon zest and bring the mixture to the boil.
Step 4 - 🍲🍄⏲

Add thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms into the boiling broth and simmer for 5 min.
Step 5 - 🥣🍜🌡

Divide spiralized zucchini noodles into two bowls and pour the hot mushroom broth over them.
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.

Additional

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).