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Oven: Meyer Lemon–Garlic Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Smashed Red Potatoes

A bright, Pacific-Northwest-feeling sheet-pan dinner: rich salmon lacquered with Meyer lemon and garlic, paired with nutty roasted Brussels sprouts and crisp smashed red potatoes. Minimal mess, maximum weeknight payoff.

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Ingredients

  • Fresh Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon Whole Fillet 12 oz (reserve remaining for lunch or another night) $9.99 sale (1 lb)
  • Brussels Sprouts 12 oz, trimmed and halved $2.99–$3.29 (1 lb)
  • Kroger® Red Potatoes (5 lb bag) 12 oz (about 3–4 small/medium), scrubbed $3.99 sale
  • Organic Meyer Lemon 1, zested and juiced $3.99 (1 ct)
  • Garlic (bulb) 2 cloves, minced $0.69 (1 ct)
  • Parsley 2 tbsp, chopped (optional) $1.29 (1 ct)
  • Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
  • Dijon mustard 1 tsp
  • Honey or maple syrup 1 tsp
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes pinch (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil (or parchment). Set a pot of salted water on the stove to boil for the potatoes.
  2. Prep potatoes: Cut 12 oz red potatoes into 1 1/2-inch chunks. Boil in salted water 10–12 minutes until just tender, then drain well.
  3. Start roasting: On the sheet pan, toss 12 oz halved Brussels sprouts with 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and black pepper. Spread cut-side down. Roast 10 minutes.
  4. Smash potatoes: On a second area of the same pan (or a second small pan), toss the drained potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and pepper. Use the bottom of a cup to gently smash each chunk to about 1/2-inch thick. Return pan to oven and roast 10 minutes more (Brussels will be ~20 minutes in at this point).
  5. Make glaze: In a small bowl, whisk 1 tsp Dijon, 1 tsp honey (or maple), Meyer lemon zest (about 1/2 tsp), Meyer lemon juice (about 1 1/2 tbsp), and 2 minced garlic cloves. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Add salmon: Pat 12 oz salmon dry and place on the pan. Brush or spoon the Meyer lemon glaze over the salmon. Roast 8–12 minutes, until salmon is just cooked through (125–130°F for medium, 135°F for more done).
  7. Finish: If you want extra color, broil 1–2 minutes (watch closely). Toss Brussels sprouts with chopped parsley (2 tbsp) and another squeeze of lemon if you like. Serve salmon with the roasted Brussels and smashed potatoes.

Health notes: ~750–900 kcal per serving depending on oil/butter. High in omega-3s and protein; lots of fiber and micronutrients from Brussels sprouts. Keep it lighter by reducing oil/butter and using more lemon/herbs for punch.

Drink pairing: Lemon-forward salmon loves high-acid whites. Go for a Washington State Riesling (dry/off-dry) from Chateau Ste. Michelle, or a WA Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Crest. If you prefer red, a light Pinot Noir (WA or Oregon) works if you keep the glaze not-too-sweet.

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