Description
Enjoy a healthy and flavorful dinner with perfectly roasted salmon fillets coated in a sweet and savory maple glaze, paired with crispy roasted Brussels sprouts. This easy sheet pan meal combines the natural richness of salmon with the caramelized goodness of maple syrup and a touch of soy sauce, making it a balanced dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Salmon
- 4 salmon fillets (4 oz each)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Vegetables
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for roasting the salmon and Brussels sprouts evenly.
- Prepare the maple glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, soy sauce, and olive oil until well combined. This glaze will add a perfect balance of sweetness and umami to the salmon.
- Brush salmon with glaze: Place the salmon fillets on a sheet pan and generously brush the maple glaze over each piece. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add Brussels sprouts to pan: Arrange the halved Brussels sprouts around the salmon on the same sheet pan. Drizzle any remaining olive oil over the sprouts and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Roast everything: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the Brussels sprouts are tender and caramelized.
- Serve: Optionally sprinkle sesame seeds over the salmon before serving for added texture and flavor. Plate the salmon alongside the roasted Brussels sprouts and enjoy your balanced, delicious meal.
Notes
- Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving to enhance flavor and presentation.
- For extra crispiness, you can turn on the oven’s broiler for the last 2 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American