Bite with Belkys: Grilled Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad from River Oyster Bar

The Chef: David Bracha

The Restaurant: River Oyster Bar

The Dish: Grilled Salmon with Soba Noodle Salad

• 1 package of soba noodles
• 1 julienned cucumber
• 1 shredded carrot
• 1 bunch of sliced scallions

-Boil and drain one package of Soba noodles

-Let the noodles chill in the refrigerator.

-Add the cucumber, carrot and scallions and chilled noodles to a bowl, then add red curry vinaigrette (see recipe below).

• 1/2 tbl. chopped ginger
• 1 tbl. chopped garlic
• 4 tbl. red curry paste (available at asian market)
• 1/2 tbl. mirin (available at asian market)
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup peanut oil
• Juice of one lime
• 1 tbl. honey

-Whisk the first seven ingredients together.

-Add the lime juice and the honey and whisk again.

-Pour the vinaigrette mixture on to the soba noodle salad and toss by hand.

• 1 or 2 6 oz. salmon fillets
• 1 1/2 Tbl Chopped ginger
• 1 Tbl Chopped garlic
• 1 cup Soy Sauce
• 1/2 cup Black Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Siracha chile paste
• 1/4 cup Sake
• 2 Tbl. Sugar
• 1/2 bunch Pickled and chopped cilantro leaves

-Mix all of the ingredients together.

-Brush on to a 6 ounce piece of salmon, and let this marinate.

-Place the fish on the grill, cooking for about three minutes on each side or until fish is done.

Place a portion of the mixed soba noodle salad on to a plate. Gently remove the fish from the grill and place on the soba noodle salad. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Drizzle some of the remaining red curry vinaigrette over the entire plate.

Serves 1-2

River Oyster Bar
650 South Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
305-530-1915
http://www.therivermiami.com