Orange Thyme Salmon

 

Salmon coated in an orange thyme marinade and grilled to perfection is a tasty way to flavor salmon. Paired with orange marinated brussels sprouts, this meal is packed with Vitamin C and Whole30 compliant.

 

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2 servings

 

Ingredients

For the salmon:

2 fillets salmon, thawed

¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

4 tbsp. coconut aminos

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp. thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

For the brussels sprouts:

½ lb. brussels sprouts

¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

½ tsp. pepper

½ tsp. salt

 

How to Make It

1. In a bowl, mix together the marinade for the salmon by combining the orange juice, coconut aminos, extra virgin olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
2. Place the salmon in a large plastic bag with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator 20 minutes to marinade.
3. Place the brussels sprouts in a bowl with the orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator and marinade 20 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350 F. Place the Brussel sprouts on a sheet pan spreading them out into an even layer. Bake at 350 F 15 minutes.
5. While the brussels sprouts bake, grill the salmon. Preheat the grill to a medium heat.
6. Remove the salmon from the marinade. Brush both sides of the salmon with the remaining marinade in the bag liberally.
7. Place on the grill skin side down to grill 3 minutes then carefully flip and grill another 3 minutes.
8. Serve salmon immediately off the grill with Brussels sprouts.