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The honey garlic glaze reduces into a thick, sticky coating in just a couple of minutes once the salmon comes out of the pan, using the same skillet the fish just cooked in to pick up every bit of leftover flavor. Broccoli roasted alongside on a sheet pan means the whole meal comes together with minimal extra dishes to wash.
Prep Time
15 min
Per serving
440kcal
Calories
32g
Protein
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
4 people
Difficulty
easy
44g
Carbs
15g
Fat
3g
Fiber
14g
Sugar
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Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Toss the broccoli florets with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then spread on the baking sheet.
Roast for 15-18 minutes, until tender and lightly charred at the edges.
While the broccoli roasts, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Pat the salmon fillets dry and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the salmon skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until it flakes easily and reaches an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning the glaze over the top to coat.
Divide the rice, roasted broccoli, and glazed salmon evenly among meal-prep containers, sprinkling with sesame seeds.
Glaze After Cooking, Not During: Cooking the salmon first and adding the honey garlic sauce afterward in the same pan prevents the honey from burning at high heat while still capturing the pan's flavor. Don't Overcook the Salmon: Pull it from the heat once it flakes easily and still looks slightly translucent in the very center, since it continues cooking slightly from residual heat. Roast the Broccoli While the Salmon Cooks: Timing both components to finish around the same time keeps this meal-prep session efficient and everything fresh when it's portioned into containers.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days - salmon doesn't keep as long as chicken or beef in meal prep, so plan to eat these boxes earlier in the week.
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