Provençal Salmon with Basil Zucchini

A bright, summery dinner for two featuring oven-roasted salmon and zucchini with a juicy Provençal tomato-basil relish.

Ingredients

  • Coho Salmon Fillet (Farm Raised)
    12 oz $8.99
  • Zucchini
    1 lb $1.29
  • Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch (4-5 tomatoes per bunch)
    8 oz $2.49
  • Simple Truth Organic® Basil
    0.5 oz $2.79
  • Garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • Red wine vinegar
    2 teaspoons
  • Dried herbes de Provence
    1 teaspoon
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • Kosher salt
    3/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Cut the zucchini into 1/2-inch half-moons, dice the tomatoes, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the basil; pat the salmon dry and cut it into two portions.
  2. Toss the zucchini on a rimmed sheet pan with 1 tablespoon olive oil, the herbes de Provence, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper; spread it in a single layer and roast for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir the zucchini and move it toward the edges of the pan. Brush the salmon with the Dijon, season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and place it skin-side down in the center.
  4. Roast the salmon and zucchini for 10 to 13 minutes, until the salmon reaches 145°F in the thickest part and the zucchini is browned and tender.
  5. While the salmon roasts, combine the tomatoes, garlic, basil, red wine vinegar, and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil; season the relish to taste and let it stand for at least 5 minutes.
  6. Rest the salmon for 2 minutes, then plate it with the roasted zucchini and spoon the tomato-basil relish generously over the top.

Total time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $14–$17

Health notes: Approximately 520 calories per serving, with about 38 grams of protein and plentiful omega-3 fats and vegetables.

Drink pairing: A chilled dry Rosé complements the salmon, tomato, and fresh basil without overpowering them.