Tuscan Roasted Sockeye with Summer Zucchini
Oven-roasted wild sockeye and peak-summer Washington zucchini get Tuscan character from oregano, garlic, and a bright heirloom tomato-basil relish.
Ingredients
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Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillet12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $20.44
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Organic Zucchini Squash12 ounces, cut into thick half-moons $2.77
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Organic Heirloom Tomatoes8 ounces, diced $4.43
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Organic Basil0.5 ounce, thinly sliced $2.99
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Lemon1 $0.89
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Organic Garlic1 clove, finely grated $2.89
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Extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons, divided
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Dried oregano1 teaspoon
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Red pepper flakes1 pinch
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Kosher salt3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
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Black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450°F. Pat the salmon dry; cut the zucchini into thick half-moons, dice the tomato, slice the basil, grate the garlic, and zest and juice half the lemon.
- Toss the zucchini on a rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and half the black pepper. Roast for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the remaining black pepper, half the lemon zest, and the red pepper flakes.
- Turn the zucchini and move it toward the edges of the pan. Place the salmon skin-side down in the center and roast for 8–11 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F in the thickest part; rest for 3 minutes.
- While the salmon roasts, combine the tomato, basil, garlic, remaining olive oil, remaining lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Taste and adjust with more lemon or salt.
- Divide the roasted zucchini between two plates, add the salmon, and spoon the tomato-basil relish over and around it; serve with the remaining lemon cut into wedges.
Total time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $24–$32 based on listed sale ingredients and whether produce is priced by weight
Health notes: About 480 calories per serving, with roughly 38 grams of protein, omega-3 fats, and two generous servings of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled Vermentino has enough citrusy freshness and minerality for the rich salmon and tomato-basil relish.