Blackened Salmon with Garlic Butter Broccoli
Bold, smoky, and bursting with flavor, this Blackened Salmon with Garlic Butter Broccoli is a perfect balance of healthy and indulgent. Tender salmon fillets are coated in a rich blend of spices and seared to crispy perfection, paired with vibrant broccoli tossed in savory garlic butter.
Ingredients
- For the Blackened Salmon:
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin on or off)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
- 1 tablespoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- For the Garlic Butter Broccoli:
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for freshness)
Instructions
- Prepare the salmon seasoning: Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Season salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry, brush with olive oil or butter, then coat generously with spice mix.
- Cook salmon: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook salmon skin-side down first for 3–4 minutes per side until blackened and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- Prepare broccoli: Steam broccoli until crisp-tender (about 3–4 minutes). Drain well.
- Make garlic butter sauce: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes until fragrant (about 1 minute), then toss in broccoli. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Plate salmon fillets alongside garlic butter broccoli and enjoy immediately.