A bright, restaurant-y weeknight plate that still feels light: juicy steelhead with a zippy Meyer-lemon–parsley sauce, plus crisp-tender roasted Brussels sprouts. High protein, low fuss, and very “Pacific Northwest in February.”
Details
Ingredients
- Fresh Steelhead Trout Fillet 12 oz (for 2 servings, ~6 oz each) $8.99 sale (1 lb)
- Fresh Brussels Sprouts - Order by the Pound 12 oz, trimmed and halved $3.99 (1 lb)
- Organic Meyer Lemons 1 lemon (zest + 2 Tbsp juice) $6.29 (each)
- Organic Italian Parsley 1/2 bunch, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup) $2.49 (each)
- Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/4 onion, very finely diced (about 1/3 cup) $1.29 sale (1 lb)
- Olive oil 2 tsp for salmon + 2 tsp for sprouts
- Dijon mustard 1 tsp (optional but great)
- Garlic 1 clove, minced $1.50 (1 ct)
- Kosher salt 3/4 tsp total (to taste)
- Black pepper 1/2 tsp total (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes Pinch (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the oven and pans: heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment.
- Prep the Brussels sprouts: trim and halve 12 oz Brussels sprouts. Toss with 2 tsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread cut-side down on the sheet pan.
- Roast the Brussels sprouts: roast at 425°F for 16–20 minutes until deeply browned on the cut side and tender.
- Prep the steelhead: pat dry 12 oz steelhead. Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Drizzle with 2 tsp olive oil.
- Roast the fish: push sprouts to one side of the pan (or use a second pan). Add steelhead and roast 8–10 minutes, until it flakes and reaches ~125–130°F for medium (or 140°F if you prefer more done).
- Make the Meyer lemon–parsley sauce (while fish roasts): in a small bowl mix 2 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice, 1 tsp Meyer lemon zest, 1/3 cup chopped parsley, 1/3 cup finely diced yellow onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp Dijon (optional), a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional), and a pinch of salt/pepper to taste.
- Serve: plate 6 oz steelhead per person with half the sprouts. Spoon the lemon-parsley sauce over the fish (and a little over sprouts if you like).
Health notes: ~520 calories per serving (estimate). High-protein, omega-3 rich; low added sugar; moderate fat (mostly from fish/olive oil). Great for weight loss if you keep oil to 2 tsp and portion salmon to ~6 oz.
Drink pairing: Wine: Go for a high-acid, mineral white to echo the lemon and cut through the salmon’s richness. - Styles: Chablis (unoaked Chardonnay), Sancerre (Sauvignon Blanc), Willamette Valley Pinot Gris - Local WA pick: Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc (Columbia Valley)