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Easy Crispy Honey Garlic Salmon with Broccoli

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A quick and easy dinner recipe featuring crispy salmon skin with a sticky honey garlic glaze paired with tender roasted broccoli. Perfect for busy weeknights and packed with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 ounces (170 grams) each
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 150 grams), trimmed into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons honey (preferably raw or local)
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fresh
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Kosher or sea salt, to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
  • Optional: fresh lemon juice for brightness

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 15 minutes until tender-crisp and slightly charred at the edges.
  2. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering hot, place salmon fillets skin-side down. Press gently with a spatula to keep skin flat. Cook without moving for about 5-6 minutes until the skin is deeply golden and crisp.
  4. While salmon cooks, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and rice vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  5. Flip the salmon over carefully and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes. Pour the honey garlic glaze over the salmon and reduce the heat to medium-low. Spoon the glaze over the fillets as it thickens, about 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
  6. Remove salmon from heat and let it rest for a couple of minutes to allow the glaze to set and the fish to finish cooking gently.
  7. Plate the salmon alongside the roasted broccoli. If desired, sprinkle red pepper flakes or a squeeze of lemon juice over the top for extra flavor.

Notes

Pat salmon skin dry thoroughly before cooking to ensure crispiness. Do not move the salmon while cooking skin-side down to avoid tearing the skin. Cook glaze on medium-low heat to prevent burning. Optionally, add a pinch of cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the glaze. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat gently in a skillet to maintain skin texture.

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