Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli
Tender salmon fillets glazed with a sticky honey-garlic sauce, paired with crisp roasted broccoli florets. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs (6 oz each) salmon fillets, salt, black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (6 oz each) salmon fillets
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp, divided olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss 4 cups broccoli florets with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 15-18 minutes until edges are crispy.
- Step 2: Meanwhile, season 4 salmon fillets with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Step 3: Place salmon skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4 minutes until skin is crisp. Flip and cook for 2 minutes.
- Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 4 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp honey, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Pour over the salmon and transfer skillet to the oven.
- Step 5: Bake for 5-7 minutes, basting salmon with the glaze from the pan, until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
- Step 6: Serve salmon with roasted broccoli and lemon wedges to squeeze on top.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (10 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
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