Name: Sheet Pan Salmon with Mushroom Arugula Salad
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: ¼ cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 tablespoon mirin; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 1 pound assorted mushrooms , cut into 1½-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon table salt , divided; 1 teaspoon pepper , divided; 4 (6- to 8-ounce) skin-on salmon fillets , 1 to 1½ inches thick; 5 ounces (5 cups) baby arugula; ½ cup walnuts , toasted and chopped; ¼ cup raisins

Why This Recipe Works

In this dish, we broil salmon and a mix of mushrooms together on a sheet pan. The salmon turns golden and crispy at the edges while staying silky inside, and the mushrooms lightly char. We combine the mushrooms with peppery arugula, crunchy walnuts, and raisins to make a salad and then toss it with a gingery lemon-soy dressing, which we also use as a sauce for the salmon. We place the salmon pieces atop the salad for a vibrant meal that feels restaurant-worthy yet is simple enough for a weeknight dinner.

Before You Begin

You can use any mix of mushrooms you like here.

Instructions

Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 teaspoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar, and 2 teaspoons grated ginger together in bowl; set aside.

Adjust oven rack 8 inches from broiler element and heat broiler. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. Cut 1 pound assorted mushrooms into 1½-inch pieces. Toss mushrooms, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, ½ teaspoon table salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper together in large bowl. Sprinkle 4 salmon fillets all over with remaining ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Place salmon skin side down in center of prepared pan, arranging fillets 1 inch apart. Arrange mushrooms around salmon.

Broil until salmon is well browned and centers of fillets register 125 degrees, 8 to 12 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through cooking.

Combine 5 cups baby arugula; ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped; and ¼ cup raisins in large bowl. Add broiled mushrooms and half of soy sauce mixture and toss to combine. Transfer salad to large platter. Place broiled salmon on top of salad. Drizzle remaining soy sauce mixture over salmon. Serve immediately.