Moroccan Sunset Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables & Zesty Date-Lime Drizzle

Ingredients

• 2 each Salmon fillets
• 1 medium Sweet potato
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 small Parsnip
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 pinch Cayenne pepper
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 each Medjool dates
• 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 0.5 tsp Lime zest
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Prepare the root vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the diced sweet potato, sliced carrots, parsnip (if using), and red onion wedges. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), and black pepper. Toss well to ensure all vegetables are evenly coated.
3. Spread the seasoned vegetables in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
4. While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel. Brush each fillet with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
5. After the initial 15 minutes of vegetable roasting, carefully add the salmon fillets to the baking sheet, placing them among the vegetables. Continue roasting for another 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
6. While the salmon and vegetables finish cooking, prepare the Date-Lime Drizzle: Drain the soaked dates, reserving a tablespoon of the soaking water. In a small blender or food processor, combine the pitted dates, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and 1 tablespoon of the warm reserved water (or fresh warm water if you prefer). Blend until completely smooth. Add a tiny bit more water if needed to achieve a pourable drizzle consistency.
7. Carefully transfer the roasted salmon and vegetables to two serving plates. Generously drizzle the Date-Lime Drizzle over the top of both the salmon and vegetables. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

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