Pan-Seared Salmon With Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Seed Salad
A comforting and nourishing dinner featuring perfectly seared salmon and roasted sweet potato wedges. Served alongside a fresh mixed green salad with crunchy pumpkin seeds for added texture.
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Before you start
Your 35-minute game plan
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: Store leftover salmon and sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the salad separate to prevent the greens from wilting.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F
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Preheat your oven to 400°F
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
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Wash and cut the sweet potatoes into…
Wash and cut the sweet potatoes into wedges. Toss them directly on a baking sheet with half of the olive oil, a pinch of salt, black pepper, and paprika. Roast for 25 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
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While the potatoes roast
While the potatoes roast, pat the salmon fillets completely dry with a paper towel. Rub them with a light coating of olive oil, salt, pepper, and a dash of garlic powder.
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the salmon skin-side up for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip carefully and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until the fish is opaque and easily flaked with a fork.
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Halve the cherry tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes. In a medium bowl, toss the mixed greens and tomatoes with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, the remaining olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
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Plate the seared salmon alongside the sweet…
Plate the seared salmon alongside the sweet potato wedges and side salad. Sprinkle the pumpkin seeds over the greens for an added crunch and nutrient boost.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Crispy Skin
Crispy Skin: Patting your salmon completely dry before seasoning is the secret to getting a beautiful, golden crust without the fish sticking to your pan.
Storage
Storage: Store leftover salmon and sweet potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the salad separate to prevent the greens from wilting.
Iron Boost
Iron Boost: The vitamin C from the fresh lemon juice helps your body better absorb the non-heme iron found in the pumpkin seeds and leafy greens.
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