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Sesame Salmon Purple Broccoli

Sesame Salmon Purple Broccoli

Delight your taste buds with this vibrant Sesame Salmon Purple Broccoli dish, combining flavorful salmon and nutritious broccoli.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets salmon (6 oz each)
  • 2 cups purple broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  3. Place the salmon fillets on the baking sheet and brush them with half of the sauce mixture.
  4. Arrange the purple broccoli florets around the salmon. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily and broccoli is tender-crisp.
  6. Drizzle the remaining sauce over both salmon and broccoli, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 28gFat: 18g

Notes

Customize by swapping purple broccoli with regular broccoli or asparagus. Add red pepper flakes for heat or use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan option.

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