Tuscan Lemon Sockeye with Zucchini

Lean wild sockeye gets a silky lemon-basil finish over roasted zucchini, burst tomatoes, and crisp-edged potatoes for a colorful Tuscan-inspired summer dinner.

Ingredients

  • Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)
    12 oz, cut into 2 portions $15.99
  • Zucchini
    1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons $1.79
  • Kroger® Fresh Grape Tomatoes
    5 oz, halved $2.99
  • Red Potatoes
    3/4 lb, cut into 1/2-inch pieces $1.29
  • Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
    1, zested and juiced $1.29
  • Garlic
    2 cloves, minced $0.79
  • North Shore Potted Living Basil
    8 to 10 leaves, torn $4.79
  • Olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes
    pinch, optional

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. On the sheet pan, toss the potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper; spread in a single layer and roast for 15 minutes.
  3. While the potatoes roast, pat the salmon dry and season it with 1/4 teaspoon salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and a small drizzle of olive oil; in a mixing bowl, toss the zucchini and tomatoes with the minced garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, remaining olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven, scatter the seasoned zucchini and tomatoes around the potatoes with a spatula, and return the pan to the oven for 7 minutes to start softening the vegetables.
  5. Remove the pan again, nestle the salmon portions skin-side down among the vegetables, and roast until the sockeye flakes easily and reaches 125°F to 130°F for medium or 145°F for fully cooked, about 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.
  6. 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.
  7. Plate each salmon portion with the roasted zucchini, burst tomatoes, and potatoes, finishing with any lemony basil pan juices.

Total time: 38 minutes

Estimated cost: About $28–$31 using the listed salmon, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, lemon, garlic, and basil.

Health notes: Serves 2; roughly 610 calories per serving with high protein, omega-3 fats, moderate carbs from potatoes, and plenty of summer vegetables.

Drink pairing: Sauvignon Blanc is bright enough for the lemon and basil, while Pinot Noir is a gentle red option for sockeye.