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 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 6 oz soba noodles; 2 salmon fillet; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 garlic clove minced; 1/2 tsp ginger grated; 1/2 cup cucumber sliced; 1/2 cup radish sliced; 2 tbsp neutral oil for cooking; to taste salt; to taste pepper

Soba noodles with sesame-soy dressing and seared salmon

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · February 02, 2023

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.