Evenin’!
I am SO excited right now! In 30 minutes (well, 30 minutes as I’m typing this) the Iowa Hawkeyes will take on Georgia Tech in the Fed Ex Orange Bowl! I have been nervous all day. 
We had an incredible season, so a win in tonight’s bowl game would really put the ’09-’10 season over the top!!
Making sure that I’d be ready for the game at 7:00, I put in a quick treadmill session at the gym after work:
- 15 minute run @ 6.5
- 15 minute walk @ 4.0 & 2% incline
- 10 minute run @ 7.0
- 5 minute walk @ 4.0
To be honest, this wasn’t the best workout I’ve ever had. My energy was down and I couldn’t wait to get out of there – you know the feeling. But, a semi decent workout is better than no workout, didn’t you know?!
To go with my express workout, was an express – yet sensational - dinner: Orange-Soy Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts!
Are you over my roasted b-sprouts yet? I seriously make them twice a week – they’re better than french fries!
I drizzled them with extra virgin olive oil and garlic salt, then popped them in a 425 degree oven for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
As the sprouts cooked for the first 15 minutes, I whipped up the Orange-Soy Glaze marinade for my salmon:
In the mix:
- 1 part orange juice (juice of 1 orange)
- 2 parts soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- ground ginger
- drizzle of honey
Mix ingredients, pour over salmon filets and marinade for 15 minutes.
After you flip your Brussels sprouts over and pop them back in the oven for 15 more minutes, sauté the marinated filets in some non-stick spray.
When the salmon is cooked, pour the unused marinade into your skillet and reduce to use as a sauce. One salmon filet was thicker than the other, so I let it cook a little while longer in the reduction.
Pull out your roasted Brussels sprouts…
Impatiently pop multi in your mouth… 
Drizzle your salmon with the reduced sauce, and serve!
Seriously – french fries. I don’t care who you are, you know you like french fries. These are better!
Look at that one right in the middle – it was SO good. Roasty, garlicky & salty!
Ok – Orange-Soy Glazed Salmon is to die for! The sweetness of the fresh orange juice and honey, with the salty soy sauce, was a mouth-watering combo. Absolutely incredible, and the flavor really permeates the fish in such a short amount of time. Ben also made some brown rice to put under his fish and sauce. I was super jealous – better than takeout! 
FYI - you guys were cracking me up with your old-school cereal picks this morning! Totally dug and agree whole-heartedly with these:
Cap N Crunch (all varieties)
Fruity Pebbles
Cracklin’ Oat Bran
Lucky Charms
Rice Krispy Treats Cereal
YUM!
Alright, I MUST assume my position on the couch – the Hawks are gearing up!!! Wish us luck!
GO HAWKS!
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Would you rather watch college sports, professional sports, or, no sports?
It’s hard for me to get into professional sports for some reason (unless I’m watching the game live.) It’s so fun to see college athletes loving their sport for no other reason than they absolutely love to do it (no $$$ involved!)
Love watching college football, but it’s the season premiere of Biggest Loser so that takes a backseat!
I need to try and make salmon sometime, so scared I’ll ruin it, but you make it look so easy!
I LOVE brussel sprouts too! I pop them in my mouth like french fries too
Have you ever tried them with coconut oil?! It gives them a pop-corn like flavor but tastes more like a french fry! So yummy!
OK…gotta add my 2 cents. I LOVE brussel sprouts. But they do not compare to good french fries (I’m not talking fast food ones, but GOOD ones from places like Gateway Market).
And while I’m disagreein’. Ugh: Hawkeyes. That’s all I hear about. I’m a Cyclone all the way and they got nowhere near the hype, even though they finished MUCH better than people thought they would. So count me tired of the Hawks. I’m not feeling the in-state love this year. (Mostly because all I got was grief from that crowd)
Need to add to the cereal list: Frosted Flakes. The only cereal I would (or still will) eat with milk!
Totally with you on the college athletics! I don’t care much about the pros, but I love college (especially football!). It’s just purer somehow–love it!
OK, I am officially going to make the roasted sprouts–you’ve convinced me! Soon!
I LOVE oven-roasted brussels. Totally agree…much better than french fries. I’d rather watch college sports
We’re camped out on the couch for the game, too…GO HAWKS! (I’m a UI grad) LOVE watching the Hawkeyes & Vikings!
Now if only I could convince my family to embrace the roasted b sprouts! Hubby tolerates them, but the kids protest quite loudly. It’s not worth the trouble to argue with them, so I just make them for myself.
Gah, I just ate dinner but your post totally made me hungry again! I agree with you on the roasted brussels sprouts > french fries thing, with one exception. Oven baked sweet potato “fries” might be the best food on earth.
I want to come to your house for dinner!
College sports ALL.THE.WAY. MN Gophers hold a special place in my heart….except I leave a lil spare room for my MN Twins. That’s the only professional sport I watch and LOVE. Can’t wait for our outdoor stadium. Mom if you’re reading this- Tickets to a game would be a great welcome home from Japan present.
P.S. I’ve never had Brussel Sprouts, but definitely going to have to whip up a batch. They look AMAZING! Along with that salmon- it’s gonna be my dinner now tonight! Can’t wait.
No sports. I think I’d rather eat brussels sprouts and watch Food Network
I-O-W-A! Cheering on the Hawks from Kansas City…….and DVR’ing Biggest Loser. Thank goodness for technology!
Not sick of the brussles!! I eat em as much as you do!
Not a sport gal.. even though I grew up in Pittsburgh which is filled with football/hockey fanatics.. Im with Evan.. lil Food Network is fine with me! lol
I had some brussle sprouts this evening too!
I am a total pro football freak.
I have to try those roasted brussle sprouts. Maybe this week, they look so good!
This is a sensational dinner! I had salmon for lunch and it was just wonderful. Such a powerful food full of incredible nutrients and tastes outrageous! Love this fish more than life itself!
Hubby is watching the game. Go Hawks!
Just as long as they are not playing PSU, I’m all for them! 
college! michigan wolverines baby
altough, a love a good steelers game!
♥ lindsey
Let me just say I wish I was at your house for dinner tonight!!
I am obsessed with salmon abs Brussels sprouts!!
Jenna
I’m so the opposite. I love professional football, but can’t stand college! LOL
I lurve roasted brussels, too – GBD and yummy!
I am unsure how I came to find you but have been peeking in the last month.
I just bought salmon yesterday and my mouth was watering just reading this
I know what I’m having for dinner tomorrow night!
Thank you =)
Do you think that the glaze for the salmon would work on chicken, because I am allergic to seafood?? Even the brussel sprouts look awesome, maybe I will try them someday, because I have hated them my entire life but that might be because of the way that my mom makes them!!
I love, love, love roasted brussel sprouts! I actually made them for the first time last night! My fiancé even loved them! He kept asking for more!
I’m with you on the college sports! Specifically Memphis basketball! Go Tigers!
I have to ask (and, please, anyone can answer) but what exactly does a brussel sprout taste like? They’ve always been kind of a taboo food, but they do look delish in all of the pictures. Odd question, I know.
I am going to copy that EXACT meal tonight, it looks delicious!!
). I could never sit through a football match tho :s
I’m a no sports girl, unless it is professional horsey ..then I’ll watch (but that’s just cos I love horses
Roasted brussel sprout = candy, love them!
Gooooo hawks!! I’m so proud of them : )
*starring this one for sure*
How was the Amy’s Tortilla Casserole? I have one in my freezer as well but have never tried one…
i have extra OJ sitting in my fridge from some bread I made…I’m definitely going to use it so make a similar sauce! Thanks for the great idea!
Well, there is $$ involved in college football, because they have the hope of being recruited and going on to play in the NFL to make money. Thats what makes the teams competitive.
I just made this – AMAZING!! I substituted cinnamon for the ginger (I can’t stomach ginger), but did everything else, and it was the BEST salmon I’ve EVER had! My mum and sister both adored it too!! Thanks for posting the recipe – can I get your recipe book soon!? (I’m assuming you’ll be writing one asap!)
I am in total agreement! I love your brussel sprouts. I have made them at least once a week for the last few months…since I started reading your blog. They are so yummy!!! Just wish the kids and DH would eat them. They won’t even try…they are missing out! HA
Masfica!! (=more for me in portuguese).
Thanks for the FAB way to eat brussel sprouts.
Well I must thank you. I haven’t eaten brussel sprouts since I was a kid. Somewhere along the way I decided I don’t like them – but decided to get some and give roasting them a whirl. I like Brussel sprouts again and I am always looking to add more veggies to my meals and snacks so this is great.
Where do you get your brussels sprouts? Are they fresh or frozen? I only found the bag of fresh ones in the HyVee produce section but the sprouts are HUGE! I like your little bite sized ones better.
I made this salmon without the ginger, didnt have any, but it still turned out great! Will definately make this one again.
I sometimes bake fillets marinated in seasame ginger dressing that I get at Target, the archer’s farm brand.
Love watching sports with my husband!! Just wish he loved b sprouts as much as I do. I am going to try your recipe and see if he’ll give it another chance. If not, more for me
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