Japanese Salmon and Shio-Kombu Butter Pasta

Name: Japanese Salmon and Shio-Kombu Butter Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3 tbsp salmon flakes; 200 g spaghetti; 2 tbsp shio-kombu; 10 g butter or margarine; 1/2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp white sesame seeds

This Japanese-style salmon pasta is fast, savory, and packed with umami from shio-kombu, soy sauce, and butter. It comes together with just a handful of ingredients, making it a great weeknight dinner when you want something comforting but effortless.

Servings2 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time12 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

salmon flakes
3 tbsp
spaghetti
200 g
shio-kombu
2 tbsp
butter or margarine
10 g
soy sauce
0.5 tbsp
white sesame seeds
1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 2 to 3 tbsp of the pasta cooking water, then drain the spaghetti well.

Return the hot spaghetti to the pot. Add the salmon flakes, shio-kombu, butter or margarine, soy sauce, and half of the white sesame seeds. Toss until the butter melts and everything is evenly coated, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Serve immediately and sprinkle the remaining sesame seeds on top.

Chef's Tips

Shio-kombu and salmon flakes are both salty, so taste before adding any extra seasoning. If you do not have butter, margarine works well. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day and reheated gently with a splash of water.