Salmon is a great first choice for protein when you’re planning your wellness dinners for the week, especially with our Pomegranate Marinated Salmon and Brussels Sprouts. Famous for its health benefits, it’s full of omega-3 fatty acids that help promote heart health through reducing cholesterol and blood pressure. It’s also a gorgeous protein base for many fantastic dinner and lunch main courses.
The Pros of Pomegranate
Another leading ingredient when it comes to heart health is pomegranate, a super-food which offers essential daily nutrients, anti-inflammatories, and antioxidants. When the two combine, you get our Pomegranate Salmon with Roasted Brussel Sprouts. This recipe is ready to infuse your body with vitamin-rich liveliness to start your week off right.
Pomegranate Marinated Salmon with Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Description
Bring the fresh flavors of pomegranate to a perfectly cooked salmon filet.
Ingredients
- 1 filet salmon (roughly 1–1.5 lbs)
- 20 brussels spouts, shaved thinly
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 lemon cut into wedges
For the salmon marinade:
- 1 tbsp minced shallot
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together all of the marinade ingredients and add to a ziplock back. Add salmon filet and marinate for at least 1 hour but ideally overnight.
- In a very hot cast iron skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add salmon, cook on one side until the top of the salmon is browned. Flip the filet over and add the shaved Brussels sprouts to the skillet.
- Bake at 400 degrees until the salmon is cooked to preferred doneness. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and lemon wedges.
Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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