Recipe of the Week - Thai Peanut Noodles & Veggie Slaw

Creamy peanut noodles meet bright notes of mint and cilantro

By Jessica Cerra // April 16, 2015

What's for dinner? Professional Cyclist and Chef, Jess Cerra, brings us another workout inspiring recipe, Thai Peanut Noodles & Veggie Slaw. Creamy peanut noodles meet bright notes of mint and cilantro in this crisp veggie slaw for the perfect pairing. Top with pan seared salmon, grilled chicken, steak or shrimp to round out a meal packed with nutrition and flavor, ready to support your training schedule.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings (as pictured with salmon)

20-24 ounces salmon, cut into 4 portions, skin on

1 tsp olive oil

1 tsp agave

1 tsp sea salt

½ tsp fresh cracked pepper

8 ounces Pad Thai (thick rice) noodles

1/3 cup all-natural crunchy peanut butter

2 TBSP stir-fry seasoning (from package)

3 TBSP warm water

2 TBSP agave

Juice of 2 limes

1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 large carrot, sliced into thin sticks

1 cup sugar snap peas, cut lengthwise

1 heaping cup mung bean sprouts

2 TBSP fresh chopped cilantro

2 TBSP fresh chopped mint

Juice of 1 lime

Preparation

To prepare the salmon, preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over high heat.
Drizzle the salmon with the olive oil and agave, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sear salmon flesh side down for 1 minute, until a golden brown crust forms.
Flip the salmon and immediately transfer to the oven. Bake for approximately 5 minutes, or until the salmon is just underdone in the middle. Remove from the oven, transfer to a plate, and tent with foil.
To prepare the noodles, bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook the noodles on a rolling boil for 5-6 minutes, until al dente. Transfer to a colander and rinse with cold water (to prevent noodles from sticking). Let sit in the colander so the water drains completely.
To make the peanut sauce, in large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, stir-fry seasoning, water, agave, and lime juice. Transfer the noodles to the bowl and toss until coated with the peanut sauce.
To make the slaw, toss the veggies, mint, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl.
To serve, top the noodles with the slaw and salmon.