Express
Sheet Pan Balsamic Salmon
with pesto butter vegetables
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 3 days
Contains: Fish (Salmon), Milk
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Pescatarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
If you’re in search of a meal with minimal clean-up, our Express Sheet Pan meals are perfect for you. These flavorful dishes are quick-cooking and just require one sheet pan. Yes, that’s right, just one. Dinner can be served for you and a loved one in no time, leaving the kitchen close to spot-less. One sheet, little time, lots of flavor.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Red Potatoes
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9 oz. Salmon
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 oz. Balsamic Vinaigrette
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1 oz. Basil Pesto Butter
- ½ oz. Baby Arugula
- ½ oz. Apricot Preserves
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½ oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic and Parsley Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories660
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Carbohydrates45g
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Net Carbs41g
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Fat42g
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Protein34g
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Sodium960mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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1 Start the Vegetables
Cut potatoes into 1" pieces.
Place potatoes and 2 tsp. olive oil on prepared baking sheet. Massage oil into potatoes and spread into an even layer.Roast in hot oven until slightly browned, 10-15 minutes.While potatoes roast, trim zucchini ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into 1/2” half-moons. Zucchini quantity may vary, but total weight will remain the same. Don't worry; recipe instructions are not impacted.After 10-15 minutes, carefully remove sheet from oven. Add zucchini, garlic salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine and push to one side of sheet. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil. -
2 Make Sauce and Add Salmon
In a mixing bowl, combine apricot preserves and half the vinaigrette (reserve remaining for arugula). Set aside.
Pat salmon dry. Season flesh side with 1 tsp. olive oil, garlic and parsley seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper.Place salmon on empty side of baking sheet, flesh-side up. -
3 Finish the Vegetables and Salmon
Roast in hot oven until vegetables are tender and salmon reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees, 13-15 minutes.
Carefully remove from oven. Stir softened butter into vegetables until combined. Sheet will be hot! Use a utensil.Evenly top salmon with sauce.While vegetables and salmon roast, continue recipe. -
4 Dress Arugula and Finish Dish
In another mixing bowl, combine arugula, remaining vinaigrette, cheese, and a pinch of pepper.
To serve, top salmon with arugula. Bon appétit!
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