Honey-Garlic Salmon with Steamed Broccoli and Quinoa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

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A simple pan-seared salmon glazed with honey and garlic, served with fluffy quinoa and lightly steamed broccoli for a balanced meal. This seafood recipe (gluten free, high protein), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, honey, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 International cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each) salmon fillets
3 tbsp honey
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup, rinsed quinoa
2 cups water
3 cups broccoli florets
4, for serving lemon wedges
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp sea salt

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Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water and combine with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
Step 2: While quinoa cooks, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp soy sauce in a small bowl.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place salmon skin-side down and cook for 4-5 minutes until crisp.
Step 4: Flip salmon and immediately brush with honey-garlic mixture. Cook another 3-4 minutes until salmon is cooked through and glaze is sticky.
Step 5: Steam 3 cups broccoli florets over boiling water for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Step 6: Serve salmon atop quinoa with steamed broccoli on the side and 4 lemon wedges for squeezing.