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
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Prepare the marinade in a small dish: combine the maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and pepper.
- Score the surface of the salmon with a knife, cutting ~ ¼ inch deep.
- Place the salmon fillets in a shallow glass baking dish lined with parchment paper and coat with the marinade.
- 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
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Add all ingredients to a casserole dish lined with parchment paper and stir well.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for ~20 minutes.
- 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 |