Salmon and Soba Noodles

Makes: 4 servings

Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 10 mins

Ingredients

8 ounces soba noodles
2 10 ounce bag fresh spinach
2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
Pinch salt
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
4 4 ounces skinless salmon fillets
1 14 ounce can chicken broth
1 star anise
1 large garlic clove, sliced
2 quarter-sized unpeeled ginger slices
2 tablespoons sake
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup sliced green onions

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 grated ginger and chopped garlic over salmon.

3. Combine broth, anise, garlic slices, ginger slices, 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.