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

  • Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Fillet
    12 ounces, cut into 2 portions $20.44
  • Organic Zucchini Squash
    12 ounces, cut into thick half-moons $2.77
  • Organic Heirloom Tomatoes
    8 ounces, diced $4.43
  • Organic Basil
    0.5 ounce, thinly sliced $2.99
  • Lemon
    1 $0.89
  • Organic Garlic
    1 clove, finely grated $2.89
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons, divided
  • Dried oregano
    1 teaspoon
  • Red pepper flakes
    1 pinch
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Meanwhile, season the salmon with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the remaining black pepper, half the lemon zest, and the red pepper flakes.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.