Ingredients

  • 1 lb soba noodles, cooked al dente
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 3 scallions, finely chopped
  • 4 (6 ounce) salmon fillets
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons black sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method

  • Place noodles in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, olive oil and sesame oil.
  • Pour over the noodles, add the cilantro and toss to combine, season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with scallion.
  • Season salmon on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Mix together the sesame seeds in a medium bowl.
  • Dredge salmon skin-side down in the seeds.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the salmon seed-side down in the pan and cook until golden brown.
  • Turn the fillets over and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes for medium doneness.