A cozy, weeknight-fast French bistro vibe: crisp-edged salmon with a sweet-tart pear pan sauce and a pile of caramelized Brussels sprouts. It feels fancy, but it’s mostly hands-off oven time.
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Ingredients
- Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portion Farm Raised (never frozen; sustainably sourced) 12 oz (2 portions of ~6 oz) $9.99 sale (1 lb)
- Brussels Sprouts Tray 12 oz, trimmed/halved $4.00 (1 lb)
- Fresh Large Bosc Pear - Each 1 large pear, cored and thin-sliced $1.79 sale (about 1 lb)
- Private Selection® Peruvian Gold Sweet Onion 3 lb Bag 1/4 onion, thin-sliced $4.29 (3 lb)
- Organic Garlic Bulbs (3 ct) 1 clove, minced $1.99
- Organic Ginger Root 1 tsp finely grated $3.29/lb
- Olive oil 2–3 tbsp
- Butter (optional) 1 tbsp
- Dijon mustard (optional but great) 1 tsp
- Apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 1–2 tsp
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Smoked paprika (optional) 1/2 tsp
Instructions
- Prep: Heat oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with foil or parchment. Pat salmon very dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Prep Brussels: Toss halved Brussels sprouts with 1 1/2–2 tbsp olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika. Spread cut-side down on the sheet pan (leave room for salmon).
- Roast: Roast Brussels 10 minutes to get a head start.
- Add salmon: Push Brussels to one side. Place salmon on the other side, skin-side down if it has skin. Roast 8–12 minutes more (until salmon is just opaque and flakes easily; ~125–130°F for medium).
- Make pear pan sauce (stove): While the sheet pan finishes, heat 1 tbsp olive oil (or 1 tbsp butter) in a skillet over medium. Add sliced onion with a pinch of salt; cook 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds.
- Sauce: Add pear slices; cook 2–3 minutes to soften. Stir in Dijon (if using) and 1–2 tsp vinegar/lemon. Splash in 2–3 tbsp water to loosen; simmer 1 minute. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
- Serve: Plate Brussels, top with salmon, spoon warm pear-onion sauce over the fish.
Health notes: ~650–750 kcal per serving (depends on butter/oil). High-protein, omega-3 rich; lots of fiber from Brussels. Moderate saturated fat if you use butter—swap to olive oil to lighten.
Drink pairing: Wine: a lightly oaked Chardonnay (TN pick if available: Arrington Vineyards Chardonnay). Beer: a crisp pilsner.