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Easy Honey Soy Glazed Salmon Recipe with Steamed Broccoli

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A quick, healthy, and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring salmon fillets glazed with a sweet and savory honey soy sauce, served alongside tender steamed broccoli.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), fresh or thawed, skin-on or skinless
  • 3 tablespoons honey (raw or regular)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 300g), fresh, washed, and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger (if using). Set aside.
  2. Fill a pot with 1-2 inches of water and place a steamer basket or colander inside, ensuring the water does not touch the basket. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add broccoli florets to the basket, cover, and steam for 4-5 minutes until bright green and just tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat salmon dry with paper towels.
  5. Place salmon fillets skin-side down (if skin-on) and cook for 4-5 minutes without moving them.
  6. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2 minutes.
  7. Brush the honey soy glaze generously over the top of each fillet. Lower heat to medium and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, spooning extra glaze from the pan over the salmon as it cooks until the glaze thickens and becomes sticky and shiny.
  8. Check for doneness; salmon should flake easily with a fork but remain moist inside.
  9. Serve salmon alongside steamed broccoli with optional lemon wedges. Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions if desired.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking to ensure a good sear. Use medium heat when glazing to prevent burning the honey. Steam broccoli until just tender and bright green to keep a fresh crunch. If glaze thickens too much or burns, lower heat and add a splash of water to loosen it. Cook salmon in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding the pan. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently with a splash of water or lemon juice to loosen glaze.

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