A bright Pacific Northwest spring dinner: crisp-skinned salmon roasted over seasonal asparagus and finished with a warm potato smash scented with lemon and dill. Clean, colorful, and elegant enough to feel special without taking all evening.
Details
Ingredients
- Wild Caught Sockeye Salmon Fillet (Previously Frozen) 1 lb 15.99
- Green Asparagus 1 lb 3.49
- Kroger® Russet Potatoes 1 lb from 5 lb bag 2.69
- Simple Truth Organic® Baby Dill 1 small pack, use 2 tablespoons chopped 2.49
- Fresh Organic Lemon - Each 1 lemon 1.29
- Garlic 2 cloves 0.69
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb, thinly sliced 0.99
- olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Scrub 1 lb russet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch chunks. Thinly slice 1/2 lb jumbo yellow onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, zest 1 lemon, then cut the lemon into wedges. Trim the woody ends from 1 lb asparagus. Finely chop 2 tablespoons fresh dill.
- Place the 1 lb potato chunks in salted water, bring to a boil on the stove, and cook 12 to 15 minutes until very tender.
- While the potatoes cook, toss the 1 lb asparagus with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and black pepper on a sheet pan. Pat the 1 lb sockeye salmon dry and season with salt and black pepper. Stir together 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, half the lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon olive oil, then brush over the top of the salmon.
- Push the asparagus to the sides of the sheet pan and place the salmon in the center. Roast at 425°F for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the asparagus is just tender and the salmon is still moist in the center.
- While the salmon roasts, drain the potatoes well. Return the pot to medium heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the 1/2 lb sliced onion and cook 5 to 6 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds.
- Add the drained potatoes back to the pot with the onion and garlic. Roughly smash the potatoes with a spoon or masher so you keep some texture. Fold in 1 tablespoon chopped dill, the remaining lemon zest, and 1 to 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
- To plate, spoon the lemon-dill potato smash slightly off-center on each plate. Lean a salmon portion against the potatoes, then lay the roasted asparagus alongside in a neat bundle. Finish with the remaining dill and a lemon wedge on the rim for a fresh restaurant-style look.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $16-19
Health notes: Approximately 620 calories per serving. Roughly 40g protein, 30g fat, 42g carbohydrates, 6g fiber. Rich in omega-3s, vitamin C, and potassium.
Drink pairing: A crisp Sauvignon Blanc highlights the lemon and asparagus, while Pinot Noir works surprisingly well if you want a light red with salmon’s richness.