The dish consists of a bed of soba noodles, tossed in sesame-soy dressing, topped with seared salmon, fresh vegetables like cucumber and radish, and edible flowers for a pop of color.

Sesame Salmon Soba Noodles

Name: Sesame Salmon Soba Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: soba noodles, 6 oz None; salmon fillet, 2 None; soy sauce, 1/4 cup None; sesame oil, 1/4 cup None; rice vinegar, 2 tbsp None; honey, 1 tbsp None; garlic clove, 1 minced; ginger, 1/2 tsp grated; cucumber, 1/2 cup sliced; radish, 1/2 cup sliced; neutral oil, 2 tbsp for cooking; salt, to taste None; pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: February 02, 2023

This Japanese-inspired main course recipe is perfect for a warm February day. Soba noodles made from buckwheat flour are tossed with a flavorful sesame-soy dressing and topped with seared salmon, fresh vegetables, and edible flowers for a dish that's both seasonal and beautiful.

Ingredients (for 2)

Soba noodles - 6 oz
Salmon fillet - 2
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Sesame oil - 1/4 cup
Rice vinegar - 2 tbsp
Honey - 1 tbsp
Garlic clove - 1 - minced
Ginger - 1/2 tsp - grated
Cucumber - 1/2 cup - sliced
Radish - 1/2 cup - sliced
Neutral oil - 2 tbsp - for cooking
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥢🥡👨‍🍳

Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, and ginger in a small bowl to make the dressing.
Step 2 - 🍜🍜🌊

Cook soba noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Toss with the sesame-soy dressing and set aside.
Step 3 - 🍣🐟🍳

Heat neutral oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides. Sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking.
Step 4 - 🍽️🍜🍣

To serve, divide soba noodles between two plates. Top with seared salmon, sliced cucumber, sliced radish, and edible flowers.

Additional

If you can't find edible flowers, you can use other fresh herbs like cilantro or basil for a pop of color. You can also try this recipe with other types of fish, like trout or arctic char. To make it gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.