Seared Salmon with Spiced Sweet Potatoes

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serves 4
Ingredients

• 4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), cut into 2-in. pieces
  
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
  
• 1 tbsp. coriander, crushed
  
• 1 red chile, thinly sliced
  
• Kosher salt and pepper
  
• 2 tbsp. orange juice
  
• 1 tsp. honey
  
• 1 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
  
• 1 tsp. white wine vinegar
  
• 1 1/4 lb. skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 portions
  
• Cilantro, for serving

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 425°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 Tbsp oil, then with crushed coriander, chile, and ½ tsp each salt and pepper. Roast until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. While potatoes cook, in a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey, ginger, vinegar, and 1 Tbsp oil.
3. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium-high. Season salmon with ½ tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown and just opaque throughout, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with sweet potatoes, drizzle with vinaigrette, and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.

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