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Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato and Sesame-Lime Glaze

2023-10-26 - Written by: Amelia Blackwood

Salmon with Roasted Sweet Potato and Sesame-Lime Glaze

A healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound salmon fillet, skin on
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss the sweet potato with 1 tablespoon olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned.
  3. While the sweet potato roasts, whisk together the sesame oil, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  4. Place the salmon fillet on a separate baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush generously with the sesame-lime glaze.
  5. Bake the salmon for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
  6. Garnish the salmon with sesame seeds and serve alongside the roasted sweet potato.