Pan-seared salmon with Italian peperonata and squash

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

Pan-seared salmon with Italian peperonata and squash

Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Paleo, Mediterranean, Lean & Clean, Pescatarian, Diabetes-Friendly, Carb-Conscious, <600 Calories, Protein Plus

2 Servings, 480 Calories/Serving

25–40 Minutes

There’s no better way to enjoy sweet peppers than with Italian peperonata. Served as a topping for pan-seared fish, this rustic dish showcases bell pepper sautéed with tomatoes, onion, and vinegar.

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sunbasket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • 1 organic red onion
  • 1 organic red or other bell pepper
  • 2 ounces organic sungold or other cherry tomatoes
  • 4 or 5 sprigs organic fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 organic zucchini or yellow squash
  • Fish options:
  • 2 wild Alaskan skin-on salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
  • 2 wild Alaskan skinless halibut fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 sustainably raised Faroe Islands skinless salmon fillets (about 5 ounces each)
Ingredient IQ

It’s kind of a big dill to be cooking with . . . dill. According to the Herb Society of America, this fragrant herb has been prized for thousands of years for its medicinal qualities. In ancient Rome, “gladiators were fed meals covered with dill because it was hoped that the herb would grant them valor and courage.”

Nutrition per serving

Calories 480, Total Fat 26g (33% DV), Sat. Fat 3.5g (18% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 135mg (45% DV), Sodium 100mg (4% DV), Total Carb. 25g (9% DV), Fiber 6g (21% DV), Total Sugars 10g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars, 0% DV), Protein 39g

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Prep and cook the peperonata

  • Peel and thinly slice enough onion to measure ½ cup [1 cup]. 
  • Remove the stem, ribs, and seeds from the bell pepper; thinly slice the pepper. 
  • Cut the tomatoes in half. 
  • Coarsely chop the dill; measure 2 teaspoons [1 TBL] dill for the peperonata and set aside the rest for garnish. 

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 to 2 tablespoons oil until hot but not smoking. Stir in the onion and cook until starting to soften, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and pepper are tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes and vinegar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. 

Remove from the heat, stir in 2 teaspoons [1 TBL] dill, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan. While the peperonata is cooking, prepare the zucchini.

2

Prep and cook the zucchini

  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Cut each half crosswise, then lengthwise into ½-inch-thick sticks. 

In the same pan used for the peperonata, warm 2 to 3 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add the zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and just tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and season to taste with salt and pepper. Meanwhile, start preparing the fish. 

3

Prep and cook the fish

  • Pat the fish dry with a paper towel; season lightly with salt and pepper.

For skin-on salmon: 

Add the fish, skin side down, and cook until the skin is crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until the flesh is opaque and flaky, 1 to 2 minutes. 

 

For halibut and skinless salmon:

Add the fish and cook until lightly browned on the bottom side, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook until the flesh is opaque and flaky, 2 to 4 minutes

Serve

Transfer the fish and zucchini to individual plates. Top the fish with the peperonata, garnish with as much of the remaining dill as you like, and serve.

Kids Can!
  • Measure the onion. 
  • Time the cooking.
  • Garnish with the dill.