Description
A quick and wholesome one-skillet meal featuring tender, flaky salmon and perfectly sautéed broccoli coated in a rich garlic butter sauce with a hint of lemon.
Ingredients
- 3 salmon fillets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4–6 lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly tender and lightly browned, then remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and place salmon fillets skin-side down.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes to form a crust.
- Flip the salmon and add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Spoon the melted garlic butter over the salmon as it cooks for another 3–4 minutes.
- Return the broccoli to the skillet and drizzle lemon juice over everything.
- Toss the broccoli gently in the sauce and heat through.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes or add lemon slices if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not overcook salmon to keep it tender and flaky.
- Cut broccoli into even pieces for uniform cooking.
- Add other vegetables like asparagus or green beans for variety.
- A splash of cream or parmesan can enrich the dish.
- Fresh lemon juice enhances flavor and brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
