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Week of 1/12/15

Oven-poached Garlic Salmon
with balsamic bacon brussels sprouts

Active: 25 min Total: 40 min
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Oven-poached Garlic Salmon
Poaching salmon at a lower temperature in the oven will yield tender, flaky results. Plus it gives our garlic, Dijon, and maple syrup plenty of time to impart their flavors.
Smarts: Double your salmon for easy next-day salmon fritters. Just add some almond flour and eggs and fry in a skillet.
Dependency
Sauteed Garlic Chicken
Proteins
Fish, non-canned
Cuisines
American
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts:
  • Brussels sprouts - 1 lb , halved
  • Sugar snap peas - 8 oz , trimmed
  • Bacon - 6 slices , chopped
  • Vinegar, balsamic - 1 Tbsp
  • Maple syrup - 1 Tbsp
  • Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
  • Water - 2 Tbsp
  • Lemons - 1/2 , juice of
Oven-poached Garlic Salmon:
  • Salmon - 1 lb
  • Garlic - 1 clove , minced
  • Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
  • Maple syrup - 2 tsp
  • Lemons - 1 , sliced

Prep

  1. Salmon - Rinse and pat dry. Mince garlic and mix with Dijon mustard and maple syrup. Season salmon with salt and pepper and cover with sauce. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
  2. Brussels sprouts / Snap peas / Bacon - Prep as directed. If not prepping ahead, complete Make steps 1 through 2 before returning to this prep step. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  3. Lemons (for salmon) - Slice into thin rounds.

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Make

  1. Heat oven to 325F (or 162C) degrees.
  2. Brush sheet pan or a baking dish with oil or cooking spray (not listed in ingredients). Place salmon onto sheet pan or baking dish and cover in lemon slices. Cover tightly with foil and then oven-poach for 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Place brussels sprouts in a microwave-safe dish. Add a splash of water, cover with a wet paper towel and microwave for 2.5 to 3 minutes. (If you prefer not to microwave, boil brussels sprouts in salted boiling water for ~2 minutes.)
  4. Heat a skillet or non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and saute until brown and a bit crispy, ~5 minutes. If there is a lot of the fat in the pan, drain so that only ~1 tbsp (or 15 mL) remains (1 tbsp = amount for 4 servings; adjust accordingly if customizing). If the pan is looking too dry, just add a splash of water and scrape up your bacon bits.
  5. Add brussels sprouts and sugar snap peas to pan and saute for ~5 minutes, until brussels sprouts are golden on the outside and snap peas are tender but crunchy.
  6. Add in balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and water. Saute for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and finish with lemon juice. Take a bite (make sure it has some bacon in it) and season to taste with salt and pepper. Enjoy with your tender salmon!

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