Salmon Kebab & Brussels Sprouts

These healthy Salmon Kebabs are easy to make and absolutely delish. Every bite is loaded with heart healthy omega 3.

Ingredients:

Salmon Kebab

• 2 Salmon fillets (sliced into 1 inch cubes)

• 2 tbsps parsley and coriander leaves (chopped)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds (raw)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp sea salt

• 1/2 tsp aleppo pepper flakes

• 2 tbsps maple syrup or honey

• 1 tbsp neutral oil or ghee and 1 tbsp for the pan

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

• 350 g brussel sprouts

• 1 tsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp avocado oil

Tzatziki

• 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut yogurt or Greek yogurt

• 1/2 cucumber (grated)

• 1 1/2 tbsps lemon juice along with 1/4 tsp zest

• 1/4 tsp garlic sea salt

• 1 tsp chopped fresh or dried basil or mint

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF (191ºC) and line the baking tray with parchment paper

• In a bowl, mix parsley, sesame seeds, black pepper, sea salt, aleppo flakes, maple syrup, and olive oil. Mix well. Add the salmon pieces and toss well to coat. Let this marinate and get the brussels sprouts ready to go in the oven

• Place brussels sprouts onto the baking sheet and toss with avocado oil, thyme, garlic, maple syrup . Spread evenly and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes or until fork-tender and the edges have crisped.

• For tzatziki: Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Adjust salt and lemon juice as needed. Sprinkle with Cayenne pepper and herbs.

• Heat the cast iron flat pan, brush some oil and pan fry the salmon kebabs. Enjoy with side of roasted brussels sprouts.

These kebabs can be grilled, pan fried, or baked. Salmon can be replaced with poultry or plant based protein like firm tofu.