Herb Crusted Salmon with Sweet Potato and Herbed Brussels Sprouts

Training has begun but not without an award for applying future efforts.

To celebrate the start if Ironman 2014 Training I've decided to ditch the gym during Week 1 Day 3 and celebrate by treating myself to a nice meal. Work's been crazy and I haven't been getting enough sleep. Perfect time for a reward!

You have to read through this to get the ingredients. I'm the non-traditional chef that way!

Herb crusted salmon with sautéed sweet potato and herbed Brussels sprouts!

Easy to make:

1. Sautée the sweet potato after cubing using about 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil. Season with sea salt n peppa!

2. Use about half tablespoon of butter in a pan melted. Throw in the Brussels sprouts and maybe onion. I added fresh sage and rosemary. When they start browning add sea salt and fresh ground pepper. When they are done in about 5-7 mins of cooking (and here's the best part!!) pour about 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup. So good! I promise.

 

3. for the salmon: create a mixture of bread crumbs, rosemary, oregano salt and pepper in a flat dish. Skin the fish. Place the fish in the mixture and press semi-firmly (without the skin the fish may separate). Flip and repeat. 

Then in a medium sized pan, add a tablespoon of coconut oil or grape seed oil and place on a medium high flame. When warm enough. Cook the salmon on one side for about 3 mins. Carefully flip. Then cook the other side for 4 mins or so. You should end with a nice, crispy, perfectly-browned herb-crusted salmon. 

Bon App!!