Salmon with Brussels Sprouts and Apples

This was a quick dinner idea that is healthy and creative. Salmon is one of the healthiest foods you can eat and fast to cook. I love to eat brussels sprouts! This recipe is quick and the apples contrast nicely with their sweetness. Together this meal is delicious and filling! I paired a nice white wine with this dinner. Clos LaChance Sauvignon Blanc. The taste is light, fruity with the perfect amount of sweetness. Clos LaChance winery is local to my hometown and produces some of the best wine in Santa Clara County. If you get a chance to try some of their wine, I highly recommend it!

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples Recipe:

½ cup diced apple

8 ounces brussels sprouts (trimmed and quartered)

2 tablespoons apple cider

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
   
   
2. Combine apple and brussels sprouts in an 11 x 7–inch baking dish. Add apple cider, olive oil, minced fresh thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper; toss well. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until sprouts are tender.

Salmon Recipe:

1. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over your fresh salmon. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salmon. Season with salt and pepper to your taste. Instead of salt, I prefer to use my favorite seasoning, Susie Q Santa Maria Valley Seasoning.
   
   
2. Lightly wrap the salmon in foil and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 – 12 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.

A couple notes:

I squeezed a small amount of fresh lemon juice over the brussels sprouts to add some fresh acidic flavor to the dish. Also, if you don't have fresh thyme, dried herbs work as well.

I chose to leave the peel on the apple but if you prefer to you can also remove the peel. Fuji apples work best in this recipe. I found that leaving the peel on added some nice color to the dish.

There are so many possibilities when seasoning salmon. I find that olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper are good alone or as a base for your seasoning. Feel free to play with your favorite flavors!

Enjoy!