Orange Glazed Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Serves 4

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
3 cups Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
2-3 large carrots, chopped
1-2 parsnips, chopped
1 small head cauliflower, chopped
½ teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large oranges, zested, peeled, and separated into sections
3 tablespoons coconut aminos
4 5- to 6-ounce wild-caught salmon filets

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, toss vegetables, salt, pepper, and coconut oil together. Spread vegetables evenly on pan. Bake for 20 minutes.
While the vegetables are baking, purée the orange zest and sections with the coconut aminos. Set aside.
Lay salmon filets side-by-side in a glass baking dish. Sprinkle with salt to taste and then 1-2 tablespoons of the orange mixture. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the center is opaque.
While the salmon cooks, stir the vegetables and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes or until fully softened. Serve together.

Aimee McNew, BS, MNT, is a nutritionist, writer, and researcher. She’s currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative and Functional Nutrition and is the author of The Everything Guide to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. She specializes in nutrition for women’s issues, particularly high-risk pregnancy, postpartum disorders, and thyroid health. She can be found online at aimeemcnew.com.

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