Ingredients
- Salmon fillets (skin on or off, depending on preference)
- Fresh broccoli florets
- Honey
- Garlic (minced)
- Soy sauce (low sodium)
- Olive oil
- Sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of spice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the salmon fillets dry and season them with salt, pepper, and spices. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Heat until the sauce is smooth.
- Steam or blanch broccoli until tender-crisp and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook salmon for 4-5 minutes per side. Add broccoli and honey garlic sauce, simmer briefly to coat.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the salmon; it’s best served slightly moist.
- Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
- Adjust honey and garlic quantities to your taste.
- For spice, increase red pepper flakes or add chili oil.
- Omit sesame oil if unavailable or substitute with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with broccoli
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg