Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Roasted Broccoli
Oven-roasted salmon fillets glazed in a sticky honey-garlic sauce paired with crisp-tender broccoli roasted with toasted sesame seeds. This asian-inspired seafood ready in about 30 minutes pairs (5 oz each) salmon fillets, honey, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- for serving lemon wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger until combined.
- Step 2: Place 4 salmon fillets (5 oz each) skin-side down on a lined baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with half of the honey-garlic glaze.
- Step 3: Toss 4 cups broccoli florets with 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp sesame seeds. Spread evenly on the baking sheet around the salmon.
- Step 4: Roast everything in the oven for 12 minutes. After 12 minutes, brush the salmon again with the remaining glaze and roast for an additional 3-5 minutes until salmon is cooked through and broccoli edges are lightly browned.
- Step 5: Remove from oven and serve salmon and broccoli with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame-Roasted Broccoli take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 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 Sesame-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 (5 oz each) salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Glazed Salmon with Sesame-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 Sesame-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 Sesame-Roasted Broccoli?
Asian 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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