Sesame Salmon with Soba Noodles

Serves 4 | Nell Newman

INGREDIENTS

• 6 ounces soba noodles
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• Four 6-ounce skinless salmon fillets
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
• 3 scallions, coarsely chopped

PREPARATION

1. Combine soy sauce, lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the ginger and brush the salmon fillets on both sides with the mixture, then dredge in the sesame seeds.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the salmon to the pan, and cook over moderately high heat until the sesame seeds turn golden and the fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
3. Meanwhile cook the soba noodles for about 4 minutes or according to package. Drain the noodles and transfer to a medium bowl.
4. Add sesame oil, scallions, 1 tablespoon of ginger and the remaining soy-ginger mixture to the noodles tossing to combine.
5. Serve soba noodles topped with the salmon fillets.

View the original instructions on the Food & Wine website.