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Honey Garlic Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Rice

Elina James
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Honey Garlic Salmon:
  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on or skinless)
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, for a touch of heat)
  • For the Roasted Broccoli:
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
  • For the Rice:
  • 1½ cups long-grain white rice (or brown rice)
  • 3 cups water or broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil (optional)
  • For Garnish:
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped green onions or parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Honey Garlic Glaze : In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar (or lemon juice), minced garlic, grated ginger, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired. Set aside.
  • Step 2: Roast the Broccoli : Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly crispy at the edges.
  • Step 3: Cook the Rice : In a medium saucepan, bring water (or broth) and salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes (or according to package instructions). Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  • Step 4: Cook the Salmon : Pat salmon fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if using skin-on) and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the salmon. Reduce heat to medium and let the sauce bubble and thicken for 2–3 minutes, spooning the glaze over the fillets as it reduces. The salmon should be tender, glazed, and caramelized.
  • Step 5: Assemble the Dish : Serve a scoop of warm rice on each plate, top with a salmon fillet, and add a side of roasted broccoli. Drizzle any leftover glaze from the pan over the salmon and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.