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Crispy Striped Bass with Citrus Soba

This Crispy Striped Bass with Citrus Soba is a flavorful, heart-healthy dish that delivers crisp-skinned fish paired with tangy citrus-infused soba noodles and fresh snap peas. It's a quick, elegant, and balanced weeknight dinner with a refreshing ginger-orange vinaigrette and vibrant textures in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 407 kcal

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz soba noodles
  • 8 oz sugar snap peas trimmed and sliced on the bias
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp grated peeled fresh ginger
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 small shallot thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 6- oz skin-on striped bass fillets patted dry

Instructions
 

  • Cook soba noodles according to package directions, reducing the cook time by 2 minutes. Add snap peas during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking. Drain both together.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together orange zest, orange juice, rice vinegar, ginger, and 1/4 tsp salt. Add sliced shallot and let marinate for 5 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season bass fillets with 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper.
  • Place fish skin-side down into the skillet and cook until skin is golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2–4 minutes until the flesh is opaque and cooked through.
  • To serve, divide the dressing between bowls. Add soba noodles and snap peas (rinse noodles with cool water if sticky), and top with crispy fish. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a fish spatula for easy flipping and to preserve the crispy skin.
  • Make sure fish skin is dry before searing for ultimate crispiness.
  • You can substitute striped bass with salmon, trout, or halibut fillets.
  • Snap peas can be replaced with snow peas or green beans if desired.
  • Serve cold as a soba noodle salad with chilled fish for a summer-friendly version.
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