Pacific Northwest comfort: tender wild coho salmon brushed with a maple-Dijon glaze and roasted alongside in-season Brussels sprouts and sweet butternut squash. Cozy, fast, and weeknight-easy.
Details
Ingredients
- Wild coho salmon fillets 2 fillets (5โ6 oz each)
- Maple syrup 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
- Apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice) 2 tsp
- Garlic, finely minced 2 cloves $2.79 for 3 ct (Simple Truth Organic Garlic Bulbs)
- Olive oil 3 tbsp, divided
- Kroger Brussels Sprouts BIG DEAL! 12 oz (about half a bag), trimmed and halved $6.00 / 24 oz bag
- Organic Butternut Squash 1 lb, peeled and 3/4-inch cubes $1.99/lb
- Fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried) 1 tsp leaves
- Kosher salt & black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425ยฐF. Line a sheet pan with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Prep produce: Trim and halve Brussels sprouts. Peel and cube butternut squash. Mince garlic.
- Start vegetables: On the sheet pan, toss Brussels sprouts and squash with 2 tbsp olive oil, half the garlic, thyme, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer and roast 12 minutes.
- Make glaze: In a small bowl, stir maple syrup, Dijon, vinegar, remaining garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and pepper.
- Add salmon: Pull pan, push veggies to the sides, and place salmon in the center, skin-side down. Pat dry; brush thickly with the maple-Dijon glaze.
- Roast to finish: Return pan to oven and roast 8โ10 minutes more, until salmon flakes easily (125โ130ยฐF for medium) and vegetables are tender-caramelized.
- Rest and serve: Let salmon rest 2 minutes. Spoon any pan juices over the fillets and serve with the roasted veggies.
Health notes: About 650 calories per serving. High in omega-3s, fiber-rich veggies; moderate carbs and fats. Gluten-free.
Drink pairing: Try Chateau Ste. Michelle Dry Riesling (Woodinville, WA) or a local pale ale like Pike Brewing Pike Place Pale Ale.