This Soba with Salmon and Watercress recipe is a delightful blend of fresh flavors, featuring a homemade herb sauce with mint, parsley, garlic, and toasted pine nuts. The zesty herb pesto perfectly complements the light, tender salmon and refreshing watercress, while the soba noodles provide a wholesome base. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish is both nutritious and packed with flavor, making it ideal for lunch or dinner.
Mint and Parsley Pesto
Course: MainCuisine: Asian-inspired2
10
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kcalMint and Parsley Pesto is a fresh and aromatic sauce featuring bright mint, earthy parsley, garlic, nuts, and olive oil for a flavorful twist on classic pesto.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
6 ounces salmon fillet, skin removed
8 ounces soba noodles
1 1/2 cups watercress
Directions
- Cook the soba noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the herb pesto: In a food processor, combine the mint leaves, parsley leaves, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan. Pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook the salmon: Season the salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the salmon for 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and flakey. Let the salmon rest for a minute, then flake into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the dish: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked soba noodles and watercress. Toss with the herb pesto until evenly coated. Gently fold in the flaked salmon.
- Serve: Plate the soba noodle mixture and garnish with extra mint or parsley leaves if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts (per serving):
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Cholesterol: 45 mg
Carbohydrates: 32 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugars: 2 g
Protein: 23 g
Sodium: 290 mg
This Soba with Salmon and Watercress is a fresh and vibrant dish that brings together the flavors of a homemade mint-parsley pesto, tender salmon, and refreshing watercress. With its light yet satisfying combination of ingredients, it’s a perfect option for a nutritious, flavorful meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
