Pan-Seared Salmon with Charred Broccoli and Lemon-Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to a crispy golden crust served alongside smoky charred broccoli and a bright lemon-garlic butter sauce. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe (low carb), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, broccoli florets, olive oil 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 low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
4 cups broccoli florets
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
1 tsp, divided black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season 4 salmon fillets with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Place fillets skin-side down and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden, then flip and cook 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 cups broccoli florets. Sauté over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is charred and tender. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Reduce heat to medium-low, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter and 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant and soft but not browned.
Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest, then pour the lemon-garlic butter sauce over salmon and broccoli before serving.