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.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the sesame coating. In a shallow dish, combine white and black sesame seeds.

Step 2

Season the salmon fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

Press the salmon fillets firmly into the sesame seed mixture, making sure both sides are evenly coated.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha to create the dressing.

Step 8

In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked soba noodles with the dressing until evenly coated.

Step 9

Add julienned cucumber, carrot, green onions, and chopped cilantro to the noodles. Gently toss everything together.

Step 10

Divide the soba noodle salad among four plates or shallow bowls.

Step 11

Place one sesame-crusted salmon fillet on top of each portion of noodles.

Step 12

Garnish with additional chopped green onions or cilantro if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1514.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2510.4

Total Fat 159.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.6g
Cholesterol 272.2mg	0%
Sodium 3644.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.8g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 172.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 703.7mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1261.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 26.6%

Carbs: 18.1%