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Balsamic Blueberry Salmon Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe

victoria.coglianese_rdn
This salmon sheet pan dinner recipe saves you time in prep & clean up and packs a punch of nutrition with anti-inflammatory ingredients with delicious flavor combinations. 
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz salmon fillet, or 4 x 4oz fillets
  • 2 cups Brussels sprouts halved
  • 2 parnsips chopped
  • 1 cup blueberries + extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp mustard stone ground
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil chopped + extra for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp salt + more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp pepper + more to taste
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped & toasted - for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place salmon fillets in center. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Spread the halved Brussels sprouts and chopped parsnips around the salmon.
  • Place blueberries in a bowl and mash slightly with a fork.
  • Add in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, basil, and salt & pepper. Mix all together.
  • Spoon the balsamic blueberry mixture over the salmon fillets and veggies.
  • Cut the lemon in half. Squeeze one half over the fish & veggies. Cut the other half into round slices and place slices on top of veggies.
  • Place prepared salmon sheet pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until internal temperature of the fish reaches 145 degrees F.
  • Remove sheet pan from oven. Top with fresh basil, blueberries, and toasted walnuts.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (per serving):
  • 480 Calories
  • 31g fat
  • 24g carbs
  • 7g fiber
  • 27g protein
  • 860mg potassium
  • 46mg Vitamin C (51% daily value)
  • 3.6mcg Vitamin B12 (150% daily value)
  • 43mcg selenium (78% daily value)
Keyword Anti-Inflammatory, immune-boosting, Real food