Seared Salmon with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Name: Seared Salmon with Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces; 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided; 1 tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed; 1 red chile, thinly sliced; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 tbsp. clementine juice; 1 tsp. honey; 1 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 tsp. white wine vinegar; 1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions; Chopped cilantro leaves, for serving

Have this heart-healthy main for dinner tonight.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jan 13, 2023

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seared salmon with spiced sweet potatoes on black plate

Mike Garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

It doesn’t take much to turn a few simple ingredients—sweet potatoes, salmon fillets—into a nutritious, flavor-packed weeknight meal. Roast sweet potato chunks with crushed coriander and sliced chile for a boost of spice, and cap off the dish with a drizzle of the punchy, gingery citrus vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), cut into 2-inch pieces
3 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed
1 red chile, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and pepper
2 Tbsp. clementine juice
1 tsp. honey
1 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
1 tsp. white wine vinegar
1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
Chopped cilantro leaves, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 425°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil, then with coriander, chile, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together clementine juice, honey, ginger, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon oil.
3. Step 3Heat remaining tablespoon oil in large skillet on medium-high. Season salmon with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and just opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with sweet potatoes, drizzle with vinaigrette and sprinkle with chopped cilantro leaves if desired.

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