Peppered Salmon with Roasted Root Vegetables

By amt2mf

Nutrition Facts: Calories 392, Total Fat (g)26,Saturated Fat (g)5, Cholesterol (mg)62, Sodium (mg)531, Carbohydrate (g)16, Total Sugar (g)10, Protein (g)24.

Ingredients

• 4 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
• 2 small beets, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. sea salt or salt
• 4 4- to 5-ounce skinless salmon fillets
• 1 tsp. coarsely ground pepper blend or pepper
• 1/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• Chopped green onions (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a baking pan combine carrots, beets, half the oil and half the salt. Roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer to a platter; cover to keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, sprinkle salmon with remaining salt and the pepper. In a 12-inch skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high. Add salmon; cook 3 minutes. Turn; cook 3 minutes more or until fish flakes easily. Transfer to platter with vegetables. Add juice concentrate and 2 tablespoons water to skillet. Simmer, uncovered, about 1 minute or until thickened; spoon over salmon. Sprinkle green onions over all.