Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
One-pan Maple Glazed Salmon with Crispy Broccoli
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup soy sauce
1⁄4 cup maple syrup
1 Juice from lime
1 tbsp grated ginger
4 salmon filets
2 heads broccoli, base trimmed, cut into florets
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare marinade. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice and ginger. Reserve 3 tablespoons of marinade.
Step 2
In a flat dish, place salmon filets skin side up in the marinade. Allow the fish to marinate for 20-30 minutes.
Step 3
Start the oven broiler and prepare the broccoli. On a foil-lined sheet pan (do not use parchment paper as it may burn under the broiler) add the broccoli florets and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
On the same sheet pan, place the marinated salmon, skin side down next to the broccoli. Place on top rack under broiler for 7-10 minutes or until salmon has reached desired temperature (125-130 degrees F makes for a nice texture).
Step 5
Serve salmon and broccoli over brown rice or quinoa if desired. Use the reserved marinade to drizzle over the salmon and broccoli. Top with chopped green onions and serve with a lime wedge.
