Roasted Salmon and Sprouts with Tzatziki

Name: Roasted Salmon and Sprouts with Tzatziki
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: European, Mediterranean, Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup (100 g) finely diced cucumber; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup (240 g) plain nonfat greek yogurt; 1 tbsp (15 g) lemon juice; 1 tbsp (15 g) minced garlic; 1 tsp lemon pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 lb defrosted frozen brussel sprouts, halved; 1 tbsp (15 g) olive oil; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp (15 g) lime juice, or lemon; 4 x 4oz salmon filets; 2 tbsp (30 g) lemon juice or lime; 2 tsp lemon pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder

7 steps

Prep:20minCook:30min

Lemon and salmon go great together, one of my favorite combinations. I've also made a side of tzatziki sauce here, as well as some roasted brussel sprouts. This is a great light and healthy summery meal with plenty of Greek flavors

Updated at: Sun, 10 Mar 2024 23:49:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories398.5 kcal (20%)

Total Fat18.3 g (26%)

Carbs26 g (10%)

Sugars7.5 g (8%)

Protein38.5 g (77%)

Sodium807.1 mg (40%)

Fiber9.3 g (33%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Tzatziki

Step 1

Starting with the Tzatziki. Finely dice your cucumber, and add to a strainer with salt. Let sit for about an hour to draw out excess water

cucumber1 cup

salt¼ tsp

Step 2

To a medium bowl, combine the cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powders. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use

plain nonfat greek yogurt1 cup

lemon juice15g

minced garlic15g

lemon pepper1 tsp

garlic powder1 tsp

onion powder1 tsp

Brussel Sprouts

Step 3

Moving on to the brussel sprouts. Preheat your oven to 400F, and prepare a large cookie sheet with parchment or a silicone liner

Step 4

Cut your sprouts in half, and add to the tray. Season with oil, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper, and toss together with your hands

frozen brussel sprouts2 lb

olive oil15g

garlic powder2 tsp

onion powder2 tsp

kosher salt½ tsp

black pepper½ tsp

Step 5

Roast at 400F for about 30 minutes, or until lightly charred on the outside and tender in the center. Squeeze on some lemon or lime juice when done roasting

lime juice15g

Salmon

Step 6

Finally, the salmon. In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, lemon pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub onto each piece of salmon

salmon filets4 oz

lemon juice30g

lemon pepper2 tsp

garlic powder1 tsp

onion powder1 tsp

Step 7

Roast the salmon for 10-14 minutes at 400F, or until done to your liking. I like my salmon fully cooked, so I prefer the higher end of that range and an internal temperature of about 145F, but you might like less