Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon on Soba Noodles
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this stunning Sesame Seed Crusted Salmon on Soba Noodles, a dish that perfectly balances flavor, texture, and nutrition. Tender salmon fillets are encrusted with a gorgeous blend of white and black sesame seeds, creating a crispy, nutty crust that’s pan-seared to perfection. The centerpiece protein rests atop a refreshing bed of chilled soba noodles, tossed with a sweet and tangy dressing made from soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a hint of sriracha for subtle heat. Vibrant julienned cucumber, carrot, and fresh cilantro add a crunchy, herbaceous twist, while green onions provide a savory bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a quick yet impressive dinner that feels like an elegant Japanese-inspired restaurant meal, perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 ounces each) Salmon fillets
- 0.25 cup White sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Black sesame seeds
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 8 ounces Soba noodles
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 3 stalks, thinly sliced Green onions
- 1 medium, julienned Cucumber
- 1 medium, julienned Carrot
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Begin by preparing the sesame coating. In a shallow dish, combine white and black sesame seeds.
Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Press the salmon fillets firmly into the sesame seed mixture, making sure both sides are evenly coated.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear the salmon fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked to your desired doneness. Carefully remove and set them aside.
Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked soba noodles with the dressing until evenly coated.
Add julienned cucumber, carrot, green onions, and chopped cilantro to the noodles. Gently toss everything together.
Divide the soba noodle salad among four plates or shallow bowls.
Place one sesame-crusted salmon fillet on top of each portion of noodles.
Garnish with additional chopped green onions or cilantro if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2510 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.5 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 272 mg | 91% | |
| Sodium | 3645 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.1 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 172.7 g | 345% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 704 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 1261 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
