Sockeye au Beurre Citron
A French bistro-style spring dinner with rich Copper River sockeye, crisp roasted petite potatoes, asparagus, and a glossy lemon-Dijon butter sauce.
Ingredients
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Fresh Alaskan Copper River Sockeye Salmon12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $19.99
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Private Selection® Petite Red and Gold Gourmet Potatoes12 ounces, halved $3.99
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Green Asparagus8 ounces, trimmed $2.99
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Shallots1 small shallot, finely minced $4.49
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Fresh Large Lemon1 lemon, zested and juiced $1.25
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Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill1 tablespoon chopped $2.79
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Olive oil1 1/2 tablespoons
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Unsalted butter4 tablespoons, cold and cubed
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Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
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Dry white wine1/4 cup
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Kosher saltto taste
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Black pepperto taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Halve the petite potatoes, trim the asparagus, mince the shallot, zest and juice the lemon, chop the dill, and pat the salmon very dry.
- On a rimmed sheet pan, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper; arrange cut-side down and roast for 20 minutes until beginning to brown.
- Push the potatoes to one side of the pan. Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, salt, pepper, and a little lemon zest, then spread it on the open side and roast for 6 minutes.
- Season the salmon with salt, pepper, and a pinch of lemon zest. Place the salmon skin-side down among the vegetables and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until it flakes and reaches 145°F in the thickest part; rest for 5 minutes.
- While the salmon roasts, simmer the shallot, white wine, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Lower the heat and whisk in the cold butter a few cubes at a time until glossy. Whisk in the Dijon mustard and dill, then season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if desired.
- Plate the salmon with the roasted potatoes and asparagus, spoon the lemon-Dijon butter sauce over the fish, and finish with any remaining dill and lemon zest.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $24–$32 using listed ingredients, depending on salmon fillet weight and pantry staples.
Health notes: About 720 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, and a balanced mix of vegetables and starch.
Drink pairing: Serve with a lightly oaked Chardonnay or crisp Sauvignon Blanc to balance the buttery sauce and bright lemon.