Easy roasted balsamic salmon with Brussels sprouts and farro makes for a delicious and healthy weeknight dinner!
Salmon is my favorite fish, by far.
Easy BBQ salmon and southwest baked salmon are some of our go-to ways to make it. So quick, so easy.
That's sorta my style when it comes to dinners, weeknights or not.
And today's recipe for this easy balsamic salmon with Brussels sprouts and farro is perfect for a simple weeknight meal.
It's also loaded with super foods!
I mean, salmon with all those healthy fats plus the whole grains in the chewy farro and then the Brussels sprouts with all their nutrition in each little nugget... it's quite the trio!
And honestly, these are some of my very favorite foods. No wonder I wanted to put them all together!
You'll also appreciate the VERY short ingredient list. This is easy to tackle any time.
OK, let's go over a few quick tips and notes for how to make balsamic salmon with Brussels sprouts and farro.
Recipe Notes:
- Salmon: The cook time for the salmon will depend on how thick it is. If yours is really thick, it'll take the full 30 minutes so it can roast right alongside the Brussels sprouts. If it's thin, you can start the sprouts and add the salmon so it roasts for 15 minutes.
- Farro: I love the quick cooking farro at Trader Joe's. You can use another brand of use regular farro, just be sure to follow the package instructions for how to cook it.
- Balsamic vinegar: It helps to use a good quality, delicious vinegar here. It doesn't have to be super fancy or expensive. I buy and love the Costco brand but any kind you love will work.
- Leftovers: Any leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. (I don't like keeping leftover seafood after that.) Reheat in individual portions in the microwave until hot.
I hope you give this a try for a new delicious and nutritious salmon dinner you can add to the rotation.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
P.S. Please tag me on Instagram if you make this or any of my recipes. I love seeing your creations!
Balsamic Salmon and Brussels Sprouts with Farro
Ingredients
For the salmon:
- 4 (5-6 oz.) pieces of wild salmon filets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
For the Brussels sprouts:
- 1 (1 lb.) package of Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed and outer leaves removed - also, cut any medium or large sprouts in half or fourths so they’re all the same size
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (can omit for less heat)
For the farro:
- 1 (8-9 oz.) package of quick-cooking farro
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Place salmon filets skin-side down on a large piece of aluminum foil. Sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Fold up the sides of the aluminum foil to make foil packets and seal and crimp the tops, so the salmon is enclosed. Set aside.
- On a large baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Spread them out evenly around the edges of the baking sheet.
- Place the salmon foil packet in the middle of the baking sheet.
- Roast at 400 for 20-30 minutes, until the sprouts are tender and the salmon is cooked through. (See notes below.)
- In the meantime, cook the farro according to package directions.
- To serve, spoon the farro into a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the Brussels sprouts and salmon in the bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and balsamic vinegar, if desired, and serve!
Kate @ Framed Cooks
First of all, you are most DEFINITELY a food blogger, and a great one at that. And secondly, this dish has literally all my favorite things in it. I have a serious crush on farro in particular. Cheers to you for rocking a fabulous lunch!
Kathryn
Aw, thanks Kate! It really was a rocking lunch 🙂 And will be repeated often at dinner, if nothing else. Have a great weekend!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt
This looks like the perfect meal! You are def a super Mama for pulling this off!
Kathryn
Haha, or maybe just a little crazy 😉 Thanks Julie!
Lisa @ Chocolate Meets Strawberry
You are a multi-tasking machine, Kathryn! Seriously, wow - full-time work, two young kids and this amazing blog all at once (plus many other things, I'm sure). Not sure how you do it! All I can say is that that piece of salmon all to yourself was well deserved! We are also huge salmon fans in this house. We usually pick up four pieces of fresh Tasmanian salmon every Saturday at the farmers markets, so in my mind, weekends equal salmon time. It's a lovely food ritual that we really enjoy. Next time, I'll need to try your balsamic version 🙂
Kathryn
Aw, thanks Lisa! It's the little indulgences that are so fun, right? Speaking of, I love your weekend salmon plan - sounds like a delicious tradition!
Helen Fern
This meal looks amazing!! I love everything about it! Thanks for sharing on the "What's for Dinner" link up~
Kathryn
Thanks Helen! It's such a delicious bowl of goodness!
Nancy | Plus Ate Six
I don't think it was ever in doubt that you're a legit food blogger 🙂 Salmon calls to me that way too sometimes!
Kathryn
Haha, thanks Nancy 😉 And glad I'm not the only one who hears the salmon whisper!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
Hahahaha! I can see you at the grocery store with your list and kids, and saying "yes" then quickly saying "no". Too funny. Lord knows I have done the same thing... minus juggling kids of course. So glad you picked up that perfectly portioned for one piece of salmon, Kathryn, because this dish looks delicious! Everything I love all on one plate (or bowl)! So much yum here! Cheers, friend!
Kathryn
Thanks Cheyanne! It was a lovely impulse purchase 🙂
karrie@TastyEverAfter
Salmon is my favorite fish and I'm always looking for a new recipe. Love the sides on this too. Next time I'm at Trader Joe's I'll have to get that quick-cooking farro! Thanks for posting this yummy recipe 😉
Kathryn
Mine too Karrie! It's so tasty and so amazingly healthy - we try to eat it almost every week 🙂
Ashley @The Olive and The Sea
I'm excited to try this recipe with some of the flavored balsamics from my local olive oil and balsamic shop. And the combination of brussel sprouts with salmon - delicious! Now, if I could just manage my schedule as efficiently as you do... : )
Kathryn
Ha, one day at a time, right Ashley? 😉 And yes, this would be delicious with a flavored balsamic!
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
I've been meaning to try farro. And the balsamic salmon looks magnificent! I'm addicted to a fig balsamic so I may try it with that!
Kathryn
You will love farro, Michelle! It's got such a great flavor and texture! And oooh, I bet the fig balsamic would be delicious here!
Megan | Freckled Italian
I love doing Brussels sprouts like this with balsamic! Yum. The salmon looks awesome.
Kathryn
Thanks Megan! I'm addicted to these Brussels sprouts - hate sharing them!
Debra @ Bowl Me Over
This meal looks amazing - I know that the salmon would pair so nicely with the earthiness of the farro and with those perfectly cartelized Brussels Sprouts - I don't blame you, I wouldn't share either! 😉 Just wanted to pop by from #FoodieFriDIY and thank you again for linking up. I'm featuring your amazing meal this week - please come link up again! Have a great evening!
Kathryn
It is such a well-balanced and composed little bowl of delightfulness 😉 Thanks so much Debra and I look forward to the party tonight!
Frugal Hausfrau
I think my mouth is literally watering! I saw some gorgeous Salmon at the store and passed it up, but haven't been able to get it out of my mind and bow you HAD to go and post this! With Brussels and Farro, no less. I swear I could eat an entire bag of brussels for dinner, and nothing else and be perfectly happy!
Thanks for bringing this by to Throwback Thursday!!
Mollie
Kathryn
You have more self control than me, Mollie. I literally could not walk away from that salmon! And I'm with you on eating a whole pan of Brussels sprouts for dinner - have definitely done that. 😉 Hope you make this - you will love it!