soy maple salmon with cauliflower and pistachios

Salmon

Soy Maple Salmon with Cauliflower and Pistachios

Not only is salmon family friendly, it cooks quickly so there is time for a short marinade to infuse it with even more flavor while getting the rest of the meal together. In this recipe, maple syrup, soy sauce and orange juice add fresh sweet-salty flavors that lightly caramelize on the fish while it roasts.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice, plus 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cloves garlic, smashed
4 5-ounce skinless center-cut salmon fillets (preferably wild)
4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 small head)
1/4 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth (or use water)
cooking spray
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the soy sauce, maple syrup, orange juice, 2 garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons water in a large bowl; add the salmon and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, put the cauliflower and broth in a microwave-safe bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 6 minutes.
Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Drain the fish, season with salt and pepper and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until slightly golden around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and remaining garlic clove in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook, breaking up the garlic with a spoon, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the cauliflower and broth, the cranberries, pistachios, orange zest, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste and stir to heat through. Serve with the fish.