Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli
Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli is a delightful and nutritious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. This quick recipe features tender salmon fillets coated in a sweet-savory honey garlic glaze, paired beautifully with vibrant steamed broccoli. Not only is it packed with protein and vitamins, but it also delivers an explosion of flavor that will satisfy your taste buds. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also great for meal prep or a simple family dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 salmon fillets (about 150g each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice or rice vinegar
- 1 cup broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Season salmon fillets with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the salmon (skin-side down if applicable).
- Cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour the glaze over the salmon during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking, coating the fish as it thickens.
- Meanwhile, steam broccoli florets until tender-crisp (about 4–5 minutes). Season with salt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet with broccoli (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg