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Here is another quick and easy summer dinner idea! We all know that we should be eating more healthy fats – especially the Omega fatty acids found in fish. Salmon fillets pair beautifully with asian inspired flavors and lend to this dish a clean, satisfying, summery taste. Paired with green beans and whole wheat noodles, this meal is a total nutritional powerhouse! Try adding an asian-inspired salad to this dinner instead of the normal mixed greens for even extra flair; or serve it “as is” followed by some ripe, chilled tropical fruits with low fat ice cream.

4 (6 ounces each) salmon fillets, skin removed

1 pound soba noodles (or thin whole wheat spaghetti)

1/2 pound green beans (sliced in half lengthwise)

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated

2 tablespoons fresh ginger, thinly sliced

1/2 cup plus 3 additional tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or tamari

2 tablespoons rice wine (or sherry, or white wine)

3 scallions, chopped

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees, and bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water. Let sit in ice water for 30 – 60 seconds, then drain and set aside. Add the noodles to the boiling pot and cook according to the package directions.

While the noodles are cooking, combine 3 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tablespoon of the wine in a baking dish. Place the salmon in the baking dish, and turn the fillets to coat. Scatter the sliced ginger and the scallions over top of the salmon. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes (or until salmon is opaque and flakes easily).

While the salmon cooks, combine the rice vinegar, lemon juice, remaining soy sauce, and remaining wine in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes (until the liquid reduces by about half). Remove the pot from the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm. Divide the drained noodles and green beans between 4 serving plates; Top each serving with a salmon fillet and drizzle the glaze over the top of each plate.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 312 calories, 9 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 16 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, o g added sugar, 28 g protein, 201 mg sodium, 85 mg cholesterol