Pan-Seared Salmon with Honey-Garlic Glaze and Steamed Broccoli

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-27 · Updated 2026-05-27

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Salmon fillets pan-seared to crispy perfection and glazed with a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce, served alongside tender steamed broccoli. This seafood recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs 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 2, 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: 15 min Serves 2 International cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 (5 oz each), skin on salmon fillets
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
3 cups broccoli florets

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Instructions

Step 1: Season 2 salmon fillets (5 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper on both sides. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Place salmon fillets skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes without moving until skin is crispy and golden.
Step 3: Flip the salmon and cook an additional 3 minutes until just cooked through.
Step 4: Remove salmon to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium, add 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for 1-2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7: Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the honey-garlic glaze over the top and cook for 1 minute more.
Step 8: Meanwhile, steam 3 cups broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-6 minutes until tender but still bright green.
Step 9: Serve the salmon fillets garnished with the glaze alongside the steamed broccoli.