Maple Glazed Salmon with Brussels Sprouts

Salmon is quick and easy to bake in the oven; and adding a delicious glaze to the top can really increse the flavor of your fish.  Pair it with Brussels sprouts (one of my FAVORITE veggies) and you've got an easy, healthy dinner on your hands!  You can substitute whatever veggie you want on the side, but honestly I cannot get enough of roasted Brussel sprouts.  They are so delicious!

Servings:  4

Size:  ¼ of the cooked salmon fillet

Points Plus: 10 pp

Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time:  25 minutes

Rating: 3 stars – Good

*Recipe from Real Simple

Ingredient List:

1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

½ large red onion, cut into 1 inch wedges

1 Tbsp. olive oil

Kosher salt

Black pepper

2 Tbsp. maple syrup

2 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard

1 ½ pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 450°, with the racks in the upper and lower thirds of your oven.  On a rimmed cookie sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts and onion with the oil.  Sprinkle salt and pepper over the veggies.  Roast on the bottom rack, tossing occasionally with tongs until they are golden and tender (about 15-20 minutes).  In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, mustard and ¼ tsp each of salt and pepper.  After the veggies have been roasting for 10 minutes, place the salmon in a glass 9x9 baking dish.  Brush the maple mixture over the top of the salmon fillets.  Roast the salmon on the top rack until cooked through, about 15 minutes.  Serve with lemon wedges if you prefer.

Tip:

The original recipe calls for skinless salmon fillets.  I usually buy the packaged fresh fillets at my local grocer that have skin on the bottom.  Rather than struggle to cut off this skin before it’s cooked, just bake the salmon as the directions say above.  Once your salmon is cooked, the fish will literally peel away from the skin on its own.  Just be careful to avoid any fish scales/skin on the pieces you will be serving.

XOXO Megan