Tuscan Lemon Sockeye with Zucchini
Wild sockeye roasts over garlicky summer zucchini, tomatoes, and potatoes for a bright Tuscan-style sheet-pan dinner that fits a July Washington weeknight.
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It scored 7/10, below our 8/10 retry mark.
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz, cut into 2 portions $15.99
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Zucchini1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons $1.79
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Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes5 oz, halved $2.99
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Red Potatoes3/4 lb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces $1.29
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Fresh Organic Lemon - Each1, zested and juiced $1.29
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Garlic2 cloves, minced $0.79
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North Shore Potted Living Basil8 to 10 leaves, torn $4.79
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Olive oil2 tablespoons
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Dried oregano1 teaspoon
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
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Black pepper1/2 teaspoon
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Red pepper flakespinch, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with parchment or foil; cut the potatoes, slice the zucchini, halve the tomatoes, mince the garlic, and zest and juice the lemon.
- On the sheet pan, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper; spread in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pat the salmon dry and season it with 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, lemon zest, and a drizzle of olive oil; let it sit while the potatoes start roasting.
- Pull the pan from the oven, add the zucchini and tomatoes, and toss them with the remaining garlic, remaining oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Nestle the salmon portions skin-side down among the vegetables and roast until the salmon flakes easily and reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked, about 10 to 13 minutes depending on thickness.
- Spoon lemon juice over the salmon and vegetables, scatter torn basil on top, and let the pan rest for 3 minutes so the juices settle.
- Plate each salmon portion with the roasted zucchini, tomatoes, and potatoes, finishing with any lemony pan juices.
Total time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: About $20–$24 using the listed salmon, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, lemon, garlic, and basil.
Health notes: Serves 2; roughly 620 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and a balanced vegetable-and-potato side.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc or light Pinot Noir works well with the lemony salmon and roasted summer vegetables.