Jerk-Spiced Salmon and Quinoa

Recipe courtesy of Eating Well.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs. skin-on salmon fillet
• 8 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 
• 2 Tbsp. jerk seasoning plus 1 teaspoon, divided
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 4 tsp. lime juice, divided, plus lime wedges for serving
• 1 lbs. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
• ¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided
• ¼ tsp. ground pepper, divided
• 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, plus more if needed
• 1 cup quinoa
• ¼ cup mango juice or nectar
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ¾ cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped

Instructions

1. Place salmon on a cutting board, skin-side up, and cut into 6 portions. Using a sharp knife, make three ⅛-inch-deep cuts through the skin of each portion. Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning, paprika and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a medium bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the salmon. Cover and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
2. Position racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 425°F.
3. Toss Brussels sprouts, 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Toss squash, 1 tablespoon oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning on another rimmed baking sheet. Roast the vegetables until lightly browned, stirring and rotating the pans between the racks halfway through, about 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Add quinoa, cover and reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook until most of the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
5. When the vegetables are out of the oven, turn broiler to high and line a baking sheet with foil.
6. Place the salmon, skin-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until the skin is crispy and the flesh is opaque, 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Whisk mango juice (or nectar), cilantro, the remaining 4 tablespoons oil, 3 teaspoons lime juice, ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Serve the quinoa, vegetables and salmon topped with the dressing, dried cranberries and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition:  598 calories; fat 29g; cholesterol 72mg; sodium 691mg; carbohydrates 58g; dietary fiber 9g; protein 33g; sugars 21g; saturated fat 4g.