Herb Roasted Salmon with Creole Vegetables

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   Preheat the oven to 450.

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   Coat a large roasting pan with 1/2 tablespoon of the olive oil.

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   Add the onion, celery and garlic and stir to combine.

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   Set the salmon on the vegetables, skinned side down, and rub with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil.

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   Season with the nutmeg and salt and pepper.

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   Sprinkle the sage and rosemary all over the salmon and roast in the upper third of the oven for about 25 minutes, or until nicely glazed and just cooked through.

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   Keep warm.

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   Spread 1/4 cup of the oil on a large rimmed baking sheet.

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   Add the sweet potatoes, 3 of the garlic cloves, the shallots, thyme and nutmeg and toss well.

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    Season with the cayenne pepper and salt and black pepper and roast in the lower third of the oven with the salmon, stirring a few times, for about 25 minutes, or until well browned.

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    Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a cast-iron skillet until almost smoking.

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    Add the okra, season with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, until lightly charred, about 2 minutes.

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    Transfer the okra to a bowl; keep warm.

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    Set the skillet to moderate heat.

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    In a bowl, toss the shiitakes with the cayenne chile and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and season with salt and black pepper.

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    Add the shiitakes to the skillet and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.

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    Add the remaining 2 garlic cloves and cook until the mushrooms begin to crisp, about 2 minutes.

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    Stir the okra into the shiitakes and cook for 1 minute.

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    Cut the salmon into 6 pieces and place on 6 large plates.

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    Spoon the vegetables around the fish and serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.