It's too hot not to eat seafood

It feels a whole lot hotter out than it probably is. I think I've lived in FL long enough to realize there isn't much difference between 80, 90, and 100 degrees. The heat really ruins the appetite but lighter fare is abundant. Fish is not only a light meal but also a great go-to, throw-together-in-a-hurry meal. I normally just put some rice in the steamer and dinner is on the table in no time. Jaden's citrus-soy fish with soba is my new go-to meal. You can pull this one off in less than 15 minutes.


Citrus-Soy Salmon with Soba
as seen on Steamy Kitchen

6 oz soba noodles, I like to use cha (green tea) soba
1 lb fresh salmon fillet, cut into 2 portions

1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tblsp honey
zest of one lemon
2 tblsp lemon juice
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp rice wine (I used rice wine vinegar, in retrospect I think sake would work as well)

In a large pot of salted water, cook the soba according to the package directions. In a small saucepan add all your sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Once boiled, return to a gentle simmer and reduce slightly. Clean and prepare your fish. Season the flesh side with salt and pepper. In a hot pan with some olive oil, sear the fish skin side up for about 2 minutes (time will vary depending on thickness). I like to then flip the fish and finish them in a hot (400-450) oven. Cook for another couple of minutes or until just flaky. Drain the soba and plate them with fish on top. Pour the sauce over your creation and serve. If you like more sauce, double the recipe.