Sheet Pan Blackened Salmon With Garlicky Kale Food

SHEET-PAN BLACKENED SALMON WITH GARLICKY KALE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F and set an oven rack in the lower-middle position.
• Prepare the Salmon: In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, dry mustard, oregano, and ¾ teaspoon salt; stir until evenly mixed and no lumps remain. Use 1 tablespoon of the oil to grease a rimmed sheet pan. Place the salmon filets, skin-side down, on the pan, leaving space between them; drizzle the salmon with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle the spice mix evenly over the salmon.
• Prepare the Kale: In a medium bowl, using tongs, toss the kale with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, the minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Arrange it all around (but not covering) the salmon; it's okay to pile it up a bit, as it will shrink significantly as it roasts.
• Place the pan on the lower-middle rack and roast for 12 to 14 minutes for medium-cooked salmon. (If you prefer your salmon medium-rare, cook 10 to 12 minutes. For well-done, cook 15 to 17 minutes.) Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the honey over the fish. Then sprinkle the lime zest and juice over the fish. Serve immediately.

SHEET PAN BLACKENED SALMON WITH GARLICKY KALE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F. Set an oven rack in the lower-middle position.
• Prepare the salmon: Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to grease the bottom of a rimmed sheet pan. Place the salmon, skin side down, on a flat surface and season with salt. In a small bowl, mix together the cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and mustard and set aside. Sift an even layer of the spices over the salmon and arrange filets skin side down, on the baking sheet, with space between each.
• Prepare the kale: In a medium bowl, massage the kale with the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic. Arrange it all around (but not covering) the fish on the pan. Sprinkle the oregano on top of the salmon.
• Cook the salmon: Place the pan in the lower-middle rack and roast for 10 to 12 minutes for medium to medium-rare salmon. (For well-done fish, leave in the oven an additional 5-8 minutes.) Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle all of the lime zest and juice over the fish. Drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.

SHEET PAN SALMON DINNER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place leeks in a small bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and coat with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice potatoes 1/8-inch thick. Lay them on the prepared sheet pan, slightly overlapping, so that the entire surface of the sheet pan is covered. Drizzle with an additional 3 tablespoons olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Top with another sheet pan and transfer to the oven. Roast for 20 minutes. Remove top sheet pan, top with leeks, and roast for an additional 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, season the salmon generously with salt and pepper. Combine mustard in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and spread on top of salmon. Place fillet in the center of the sheet pan, on top of potatoes and leeks. Transfer to oven and roast, 15 minutes, for medium doneness.
• Remove salmon from oven and top with arugula. Dress arugula with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and serve.

SHEET PAN BLACKENED SALMON WITH GARLICKY SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set an oven rack in the lower-middle position.
• Prepare the salmon: In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, dry mustard, and oregano and set aside. Use 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to grease a sheet pan. Place the salmon, skin-side down, on a flat surface and season it with salt. Drizzle the salmon with 2 tablespoons of the oil. Transfer the spice mixture to a small fine-mesh sieve or strainer and sift an even layer of the spices over the salmon. Arrange the fillets skin-side down on the prepared sheet pan, leaving space between them.
• Cook the salmon: Place the pan on the lower-middle rack and roast for 10 to 12 minutes for medium to medium-rare salmon. (For well-done fish, leave it in the oven for an additional 5 to 8 minutes.) Remove the pan from the oven and drizzle the honey over the fish. Then sprinkle all of the lime zest and juice over the fish.
• While the salmon roasts, cook the spinach: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. "Spear" the garlic clove on the tines of a fork. When the oil is hot and begins to smoke lightly, add the spinach and cook in the oil, stirring with the fork, 30 seconds. By stirring the spinach with the garlic clove on the end of the fork, it imparts a garlic flavor without overwhelming the spinach. Stir in salt and black pepper and remove the skillet from the heat. Stir until the spinach loses half its volume. Sprinkle with the red wine vinegar. Serve immediately with the salmon.