Baked Salmon with Asparagus

Flaky salmon, spring asparagus, and bright lemon flavors come together in this beautiful sheet pan dinner for the whole family. This menu features minimal prep time, and renders tasty, heart-healthy rewards. Great for fast weeknight dinners, make this no-hassle, one-pan meal tonight!

Baked Salmon with Lemon & Asparagus
Serves 4

Ingredients:
1.5 lb. skin-on salmon fillet
1 large bunch of asparagus (roughly 20 spears)
2 cups snow peas, trimmed
1 shallot, finely sliced
1 small lemon, sliced into rounds

Garnishes:
Chives, chopped Sesame seeds

Garlic Ginger Sauce:
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced (about 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1-inch fresh ginger root, finely grated
3/4 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 425° F.

2. Prep the ingredients. Debone the salmon with fish tweezers. Trim off the woody bases of the asparagus stalks. Trim the snow peas and finely slice the shallot. Slice one lemon into thin rounds.

3. Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl or glass measuring cup.

4. Lightly grease a large sheet pan. Place the salmon fillet in the middle of the sheet pan, then arrange the asparagus, snow peas, and shallot around the fish. Place the lemon slices on top of the salmon.

5. Drizzle everything with the garlic ginger sauce, turning the asparagus and the snap peas with tongs so they are fully coated.

6. Bake in the hot oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the salmon is flaky and the asparagus and snow peas are crisp tender. Remove from the oven and sprinkle everything with the chives and sesame seeds. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Cod Provencal

Try this warming and delicate seafood preparation garnished with captivating crispy shallots. This recipe will provide all the tips for mastering, with ease, a beautiful, flavor-packed dish you’ll enjoy making time and time again with a variety of different fish.

Poached Cod Provencal
Serves 2

Ingredients:
1 lb cod fillets
1/3 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
3 large shallots, sliced into rings, divided
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons fresh fennel, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon Herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
1. In a 9" x 13" baking dish, marinate the cod in fresh lime juice for 20-30 minutes flipping halfway through the marinating time. 

2. While the cod marinates, prepare the sautéed shallots. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a 3-1/2 qt braiser over low heat. Add half of sliced the shallots. Sauté the shallots for about 15 minutes, or until the have lightly caramelized. Stir occasionally until the shallots turn translucent and begin to turn a golden brown.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the crispy shallot garnish. Add the vegetable oil to a skillet or saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the remaining shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes until just browned and crispy. Remove the crispy shallots from the heat and rest on a paper towel-lined plate. Lightly salt. Reserve the crispy shallots for garnish.

4. In the braiser, add the the garlic and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the sautéed shallots and heat for about 1 minute. Deglaze the garlic and shallots with the sherry, heating for one minute, then add the vegetable stock, Herbes de Provence, and fennel. Bring the ingredients to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the flavors become friendly, about 5 minutes.

5. Add the marinated cod, sprinkle with the salt and pepper, then cover. Continue to cook on low and poach the cod until the cod is opaque and cooked through, roughly 8-10 minutes.

6. Serve the cod with a spoonful of the braising liquid and a sprinkle of crispy shallots. Enjoy immediately.