Salmon and Soba Noodles
Recipe from Ladies' Home Journal

Poaching salmon in an aromatic broth is a healthy and tasty way to prepare it. Serving it with spinach and soba noodles makes an even healthier meal.


Salmon and Soba Noodles

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Japanese Noodle Dishes, Poached Salmon, Salmon, Salmon Fillet, Spinach
 
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Ingredients
  • 8  ounces
    soba noodles
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  • 2  10-ounce bags
    fresh spinach
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  • 2  teaspoons
    Asian sesame oil
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  •   pinch
    salt
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  • 1  teaspoon
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 1  teaspoon
    finely chopped garlic
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  • 4  4-ounce
    skinless salmon fillets
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  • 1  14-ounce can
    chicken broth
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  • 1 
    star anise
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  • 1  large
    garlic clove, sliced
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  • 2  quarter-sized
    unpeeled ginger slices
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  • 2  tablespoons
    sake
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  • 2  teaspoons
    soy sauce
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    red pepper flakes
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  • 1/3  cup
    sliced green onions
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Directions
1.
Cook noodles according to package directions. During last 2 minutes of cooking, add spinach to same pot; cover and cook just until wilted. Drain and toss in a bowl with the sesame oil and salt. Divide noodles and spinach among 4 serving bowls; keep warm.
2.
Rub ginger and garlic over salmon.
3.
Combine broth, anise, garlic, ginger, sake, soy sauce, and pepper flakes in a deep 12-inch-wide skillet. Add salmon and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes; let stand 2 minutes. Transfer salmon to bowls with noodles and spinach. Remove star anise, garlic and ginger slices from broth. Ladle hot broth into bowls. Sprinkle with green onions. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 535, Total Fat 19.5 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 1289 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 42 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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