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Quick Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Recipe with Easy Sesame Broccoli Sides

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A quick and easy honey soy glazed salmon paired with sesame broccoli, delivering a sweet-savory flavor and crispy texture in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170 grams) each
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil for cooking
  • Optional: pinch of chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside.
  2. Toast the sesame seeds: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Prep the broccoli: Cut broccoli into bite-size florets. Rinse and pat dry thoroughly.
  4. Cook the broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until bright green and slightly tender but still crisp. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon sesame oil and about 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Toss to coat, then remove from pan and keep warm.
  5. Cook the salmon: Pat salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down gently into the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving to get a crisp skin.
  6. Flip and glaze: Carefully flip the salmon with a spatula. Pour the honey soy glaze over the fillets and cook for another 3-4 minutes, spooning some glaze over the top as it thickens and caramelizes. The salmon should be opaque and flake easily.
  7. Combine and serve: Plate the glazed salmon alongside the sesame broccoli. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top. Optionally, add a pinch of chili flakes.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Cook glaze on medium heat and add gradually to avoid burning honey. Toast sesame seeds fresh for best flavor. Do not crowd the pan when cooking salmon. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Can substitute broccoli with other greens like asparagus or snap peas.

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