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Salmon Dinner

 

Baked Salmon Fillet

Serves: 2

 

Ingredients

  • 4 oz (95 g) fresh salmon fillet
  • 1 Tbsp (20 mL) maple syrup
  • 1 Tbsp (18 mL) soy sauce
  • ½ tsp (1 g) minced garlic (~1 clove)
  • ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper

 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  2. Prepare the marinade in a small dish: combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper.
  3. Score the surface of the salmon with a knife, cutting ~ ¼ inch deep.
  4. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow glass baking dish lined with parchment paper and coat with the marinade.
  5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven, and bake the salmon uncovered until the internal temperature reads 70ºC (158ºF), ~20 minutes.

 

Nutrient Per portion (salmon only)
Calories 135 kcal
Carbohydrate 9 g
Fibre 0 g
Protein 11 g
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Serves: 2

 

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups (150 g) Brussels sprouts, cut in half lengthwise
  • ¾ cup (100 g) sweet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (2 g) minced garlic (1-2 cloves)
  • ½ tsp (1 g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (0.5 g) black pepper

 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
  2. Add all ingredients to a casserole dish lined with parchment paper and stir well.
  3. Place in preheated oven and bake for ~20 minutes.
  4. After 20 minutes, take out and toss to ensure even baking. Bake for additional ~15-20 minutes until Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes are browned and softened.

 

Nutrient Per portion (Brussels sprouts only)
Calories 120 kcal
Carbohydrate 17 g
Fibre 5 g
Protein 3 g
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 0.8 g

 

 

 

 

 

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