Sumac King Salmon with Walnut-Dill Sauce

Sumac-spiced king salmon, peak-season roasted vegetables, nutty bulgur, and a cool walnut-dill sauce make an elegant Armenian-inspired dinner in under an hour.

Ingredients

  • King Salmon Fillet
    12 ounces $29.99
  • Organic Zucchini Squash
    12 ounces $2.77
  • Organic Heirloom Tomatoes
    8 ounces $4.43
  • Organic Wheat Bulgur
    1/2 cup $2.99
  • Organic Dill
    1/4 cup chopped $2.69
  • Lemon
    1 $0.89
  • Organic Garlic
    1 clove $2.69
  • Plain Greek yogurt
    1/2 cup
  • Toasted walnuts
    1/4 cup
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    3 tablespoons
  • Ground sumac
    1 teaspoon
  • Sweet paprika
    1 teaspoon
  • Aleppo pepper
    1/4 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Water
    1 cup

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment; place a small covered saucepan over medium heat for the pilaf.
  2. Cut 12 ounces Organic Zucchini Squash into thick half-moons and 8 ounces Organic Heirloom Tomatoes into wedges. Toss them with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; spread on the sheet pan and roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, toast 1/2 cup Organic Wheat Bulgur in the dry saucepan for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for 12 minutes; remove from the heat and keep covered for 10 minutes.
  4. Pat 12 ounces King Salmon Fillet dry and cut it into two portions. Rub with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Turn the vegetables, add the seasoned portions to the pan, and roast for 10–12 minutes, until the center reaches 145°F.
  5. While the pan roasts, combine 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts, 1/4 cup chopped Organic Dill, 1 minced clove Organic Garlic, the finely grated zest and juice of 1 Lemon, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac, 1/4 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
  6. Let the roasted components rest for 3 minutes, then uncover the saucepan and fluff its contents with a fork.
  7. Divide all cooked components between two warmed plates and finish each serving with half of the prepared sauce.

Total time: 45 minutes

Estimated cost: $40–$50

Health notes: About 850 calories per serving, with roughly 45 grams of protein plus fiber and omega-3 fats.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Pinot Noir complements the rich salmon, toasted walnuts, and tangy sumac without overpowering the herbs.