Basque Sockeye with Summer Piperade
Silky wild sockeye crowns a smoky, buttery tomato-pepper piperade, with tangy blistered green beans completing this elegant Basque-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
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Fresh Sockeye Salmon Fillet Wild Caught (sustainably sourced)12 oz $15.99
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Fresh Bagged Green Beans10 oz $2.19
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Fresh Roma Tomatoes8 oz $1.49
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Fresh Red Hothouse Bell Pepper1 pepper $1.67
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Jumbo Sweet Onion4 oz $1.19
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Garlic2 cloves $0.79
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Fresh Organic Lemon1 lemon (1 tsp zest and 1 tbsp juice) $1.29
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Organic Italian Parsley2 tbsp chopped $1.99
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Extra-virgin olive oil3 tbsp
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Sherry vinegar1 tbsp
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Unsalted butter1 tbsp
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Smoked paprika1 tsp
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Kosher salt2 1/2 tsp
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Ground black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a rimmed sheet pan. Trim 10 ounces green beans; dice 8 ounces Roma tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper, and 4 ounces sweet onion; mince 2 garlic cloves; prepare 1 teaspoon zest and 1 tablespoon juice from 1 lemon; and chop 2 tablespoons parsley.
- Pat 12 ounces salmon dry and rub it with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Let the seasoned 12 ounces salmon stand for 10 minutes while preparing the piperade.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 4 ounces diced sweet onion and 1 diced red bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add 8 ounces diced Roma tomatoes, 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet. Simmer the piperade for 6–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove the skillet from the heat.
- Toss 10 ounces trimmed green beans with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt on the prepared sheet pan. Roast the 10 ounces green beans for 5 minutes, then set the seasoned 12 ounces salmon on top of the hot piperade and place the skillet in the oven beside the sheet pan.
- Roast the 12 ounces salmon and 10 ounces green beans for 6–8 minutes, until the salmon reaches 125°F for medium-rare and the green beans are crisp-tender. Transfer the 12 ounces salmon to a platter and rest it for 3 minutes; its temperature will rise slightly. For diners at higher risk from foodborne illness, cook the 12 ounces salmon to 145°F.
- Stir 1 tablespoon unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley into the hot piperade. Toss the roasted 10 ounces green beans with 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Plate the 12 ounces salmon over the buttery piperade, arrange the 10 ounces green beans alongside, and garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $21–$25 for 2 servings
Health notes: Approximately 650 calories per serving, with about 42 grams of protein, omega-3 fats, and generous portions of vegetables.
Drink pairing: A chilled Txakoli cuts through the salmon’s richness while echoing the dish’s bright lemon and vinegar notes.