Za'atar Salmon With Charred Broccolini Recipe

Publish date: 2024-08-21
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A quick marinade of yogurt, lemon and cumin creates a seal around the salmon fillets, keeping them moist while cooking. Food writer Yasmin Fahr likes to slather the salmon in the yogurt slurry first, so it can marinate while she cuts the broccolini and lemon. Don’t skip eating the softened lemon rinds for a bright burst of flavor. This salmon makes great leftovers in a salad, mixed with grains or hearty greens.

Storage: The salmon and broccolini can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Adapted from food writer Yasmin Fahr.

Correction: A previous version of this recipe had incorrect nutritional analysis. This version has been corrected.

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Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 4

Directions

  • Step 1

    Position one rack in the middle of the oven and another 6 inches under the broiler heat source, and preheat to 400 degrees. In a shallow medium bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin; season to taste with salt. Liberally season the salmon with salt and pepper, then add it to the bowl and coat the fish with the yogurt mixture.

  • Step 2

    On a larges sheet pan, toss the broccolini and lemon slices with the olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper until all the broccolini pieces have a light sheen to them. (You can pick seeds out of the lemons before or after roasting.) Push the vegetables to the side so the salmon has direct contact with the pan. Place the salmon in the center, skinned side down.

  • Step 3

    Roast on the middle rack for about 10 minutes, or until the broccolini and lemon are lightly browned at the edges. Using tongs, flip the broccolini. Sprinkle the za’atar over the salmon, then return to the oven (rotating the baking sheet front to back) and roast for an additional 6 minutes, until the salmon is opaque.

  • Step 4

    Turn on the broiler, move the baking sheet to the upper rack, and broil for 2 minutes more for medium-rare. Transfer the baking sheet to a counter and let the salmon rest for 2 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Divide the salmon, broccolini and lemon rounds on plates. Garnish with parsley, if using, and serve.

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    Nutritional Facts

    Per serving

    This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.

    Adapted from food writer Yasmin Fahr.

    Tested by Olga Massov.

    Published March 17, 2020

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