Marinated Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Red Pepper

Name: Marinated Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Red Pepper Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated; 1 lemon and 2 limes, zested; 1 bottle soy sauce; A dash mirin; 1 medium salmon fillet, about 2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kilograms), descaled and pinboned with the skin left on; 9 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced; Sea salt; For the salsa; 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped; 2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped; 1/2 a lemon and 1/2 a lime, juiced; Twice as much olive oil to the juices; 1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped

Servings: persons

2 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated
1 lemon and 2 limes, zested
1 bottle soy sauce
A dash mirin
1 medium salmon fillet, about 2 1/2 pounds (1.1 kilograms), descaled and pinboned with the skin left on
9 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and pierced
Sea salt
For the salsa
1 red pepper, deseeded and finely chopped
2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
1/2 a lemon and 1/2 a lime, juiced
Twice as much olive oil to the juices
1 small bunch fresh mint, chopped

1
To make the marinade you need to mix together the ginger, lemon and lime zest, soy sauce, and mirin.
2
Pour this into a large plastic sandwich bag, place the salmon fillet into the bag, scrunch it all together and then tie a knot in the top.
3
Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 1/2 hours
4
Preheat the oven to at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C /Gas 5) Place the sweet potatoes on a roasting tray and sprinkle with salt.
5
Bake in the oven for about 1 hour.
6
Now make your pepper salsa by mixing your red peppers and chillies with the lemon and lime juice, olive oil, and mint.
7
After a couple of hours remove the salmon from the marinade.
8
Get a griddle pan hot then place the salmon skin side down on it for a couple of minutes.
9
Then finish off in the oven OR bake for 10 minutes in the griddle.
10
Serve the salmon with the salsa and the baked potatoes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated, 1 lemon and 2 limes, zested, 1 bottle soy sauce, A dash mirin, and more.

Yes, Marinated Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Red Pepper Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Marinated Salmon with Sweet Potatoes and Red Pepper Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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