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Sesame-crusted Arctic char on soba noodles

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  • Prep Time20 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 Servings
Sesame-crusted Arctic char on soba noodles

Sesame-crusted arctic char on soba noodles Photo by Erik Putz

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Ingredients

  • 2 280-g skin-on Arctic char fillets, cut in half

  • 1/8 tsp salt

  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1/2 cup mixed black and white sesame seeds

  • 2 tbsp unseasoned rice vinegar

  • 1 1/2 tsp minced ginger

  • 1/2 tsp sriracha hot sauce

  • 3 3-g bundles soba noodles

  • 1 cup frozen edamame

  • 2 tsp canola oil

  • 1 tsp dark sesame oil

Instructions

  • BOIL a medium pot of water.

  • SPRINKLE fillets with salt. Season with fresh pepper. Lightly coat flesh with 1 tbsp hoisin. Pour sesame seeds onto a large plate. Press fillets, flesh-side down, into seeds to cover.

  • WHISK remaining 2 tbsp hoisin with vinegar, ginger and sriracha in a large bowl until combined.

  • COOK soba and edamame in boiling water, until al dente, 4 min. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain well, then toss with hoisin mixture until well coated.

  • HEAT a large frying pan over medium-high. Add canola and sesame oil, then fillets, seed-side down. Cook until golden, flipping halfway through, 5 to 7 min.

  • SERVE noodles with arctic char overtop.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 347, Protein 33g, Carbohydrates 14g, Fat 19g, Fibre 5g, Sodium 365mg.
Excellent source of Zinc.

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