Basque Coho with Piperade

A fancy but weeknight-manageable Basque-inspired roast of tender coho, summery tomato-pepper piperade, crisp potatoes, and bright garlic aioli.

Ingredients

  • Coho salmon fillet
    12 ounces $15.99
  • Organic heirloom tomatoes
    12 ounces $4.43
  • Organic red bell pepper
    1 large $4.77
  • Sweet onion
    1/2 medium $1.66
  • Organic yellow creamer potatoes
    12 ounces $4.99
  • Organic garlic
    3 cloves $2.69
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Piment d’Espelette or smoked paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Mayonnaise
    1/4 cup
  • Organic lemon juice
    2 teaspoons $1.29
  • Sherry vinegar
    1 tablespoon
  • Organic Italian parsley
    2 tablespoons, chopped $2.29

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan. Toss 12 ounces halved organic yellow creamer potatoes with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper on the pan; roast for 15 minutes.
  2. While the potatoes roast, combine 12 ounces wedged organic heirloom tomatoes, 1 sliced large organic red bell pepper, 1/2 sliced medium sweet onion, 2 thinly sliced organic garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon piment d’Espelette or smoked paprika.
  3. After 15 minutes, turn the 12 ounces organic yellow creamer potatoes and spread the prepared tomato-pepper mixture around them. Roast for 12 minutes.
  4. Pat 12 ounces coho salmon fillet dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon piment d’Espelette or smoked paprika. Nestle it into the piperade and roast for 9–11 minutes, until the thickest part reaches 145°F; rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, stir together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 minced organic garlic clove, and 2 teaspoons organic lemon juice to make the aioli.
  6. Drizzle the contents of the pan with 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar and fold gently without breaking up the fish.
  7. Divide the pan contents between two warm plates, spoon over the aioli, and scatter with 2 tablespoons chopped organic Italian parsley.

Total time: 50 minutes

Estimated cost: About $25–$31 for 2 servings, using listed ingredients plus pantry staples

Health notes: Approximately 720 calories per serving, with about 40 grams of protein, omega-3 fats, and a generous portion of vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled Albariño has enough citrus and acidity for the rich fish, aioli, and sweet roasted peppers.