Simple Pasta and Salmon Ideas
Black garlic recipes can bring a naturally sweet and savoury flavour to everyday cooking. Discover two simple ways to enjoy Sunspin Solo Black Garlic—with pasta and salmon—for flavourful meals that are easy to prepare at home.
THREE BLACK GARLIC RECIPES TO TRY
Black Garlic Pasta
(Why is this noodle dish a must-try?)
Forget everything you know about garlic pasta. While raw garlic is sharp and spicy, our 120-day aged black garlic is mellow, sweet, and complex. When it hits the warm olive oil, it doesn’t just fry—it melts into a dark, luxurious butter that coats every strand of pasta. It’s a Michelin-style meal made in your own kitchen.
What You’ll Need
The first of our black garlic recipes is a simple pasta dish with a rich savoury-sweet flavour.
Ingredients
- 200g spaghetti or your preferred pasta
- 1 whole Sunspin Solo Black Garlic, finely mashed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
The Simple Steps
Method
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Mash the Sunspin Solo Black Garlic with a fork until it forms a soft paste.
- Heat the olive oil in a pan over low to medium heat. Add the sliced fresh garlic and chilli flakes, if using, and cook gently until fragrant.
- Add the mashed black garlic and reserved pasta water. Stir until a smooth sauce forms.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss until evenly coated with the black garlic sauce.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if preferred.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Black Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe
Black Garlic Vinaigrette
These black garlic recipes offer different ways to use solo black garlic in main dishes, sauces and dressings.
The Ingredients
The Soul: 2-3 cloves of our 120-Day Aged Black Garlic (mashed into a smooth paste).
The Base: 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The Acid: 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar (or Apple Cider Vinegar for a fruitier kick).
The Seasoning: A pinch of Sea Salt and cracked Black Pepper.
Optional: A teaspoon of honey if you prefer an even deeper sweetness.
The 2-Minute Method
Emulsify: In a small bowl, whisk the black garlic paste with the vinegar until it’s completely dissolved. You’ll see the dressing turn into a rich, dark mahogany color.
Blend: Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking constantly to create a smooth, silky emulsion.
Drizzle: Pour generously over a bed of fresh rocket leaves, walnuts, and goat cheese, or use it as a finishing touch for roasted vegetables (like asparagus or carrots).
Recipe Tips
These black garlic recipes can be adjusted according to your preferred ingredients and serving size. Mash the solo black garlic before adding it to sauces or dressings so that its soft texture blends evenly. Season gradually, taste before serving and adjust the amount of black garlic according to your preference.
Black Garlic Salmon Recipe
Black Garlic Glazed Salmon.
Why settle for a boring grilled fish when you can have a Caramelized glaze that tastes like it came from a high-end bistro? Our Black Garlic Glazed Salmon combines the Omega-3s of salmon with the potent antioxidants of our aged garlic. The result is a Heart-healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on taste—offering a deep, umami-rich sweetness that perfectly balances the natural oils of the fish.
The Ingredients
The Star: 3-4 cloves of our Highland Single-Bulb Black Garlic (mashed into a smooth paste).
The Glaze Base: 1 tbsp organic honey, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
The Protein: 2 fresh salmon fillets.
The Finish: A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or chopped spring onions.
The Cooking Guide
Prepare the Glaze: Mash the black garlic cloves until they form a smooth balsamic-style paste. Whisk in the honey, soy sauce, and lemon until you have a thick, dark, glossy sauce.
Coat: Generously brush the glaze over the salmon fillets. Let them marinate for 10 minutes to allow the deep sweetness to penetrate the skin.
Bake: Roast in the oven at 180°C for 12-15 minutes. In the last 2 minutes, turn on the grill/broiler to create that stunning Caramelized glaze.
Serve: The glaze should be sticky, dark, and bubbling, creating a crust that is sweet, salty, and deeply satisfying.
Explore our Sunspin Solo Black Garlic products and discover more ways to use black garlic in everyday cooking.
For food safety, cook the salmon until it reaches a safe minimum internal temperature of 63°C.