Honey Butter Garlic Salmon with White Rice and Broccoli
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon with White Rice and Broccoli
Ingredients
For the Salmon and Rice
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4-5 portions
- 1 cup white rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
For the Salmon Seasoning Rub
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary
For the Honey Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
For the Broccoli
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- as needed lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice: Rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions (typically a 1:2 ratio of rice to water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Keep warm.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary. Rub this seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the salmon fillets.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Sear the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the seared salmon from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min
- 4
Make the honey butter glaze: Carefully wipe out any excess burnt oil from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, add the 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and the juice from 1/2 lemon. Let the sauce bubble gently for 1 minute until it starts to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Glaze the salmon: Return the seared salmon fillets to the pan with the honey butter garlic sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fillets for 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are well-coated and cooked through. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Steam the broccoli: While the salmon is finishing, prepare the broccoli. Fill a pot with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer basket into the pot, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Add the 1 head of broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 4-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is vibrant green and tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and immediately toss with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste.
⏱️ 7 min
- 7
Serve: Divide the cooked white rice among serving plates. Place a piece of honey butter garlic salmon next to the rice. Arrange the steamed and seasoned broccoli florets around the rice and salmon. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Honey Butter Garlic Salmon with White Rice and Broccoli
For the Salmon and Rice
- 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillet, cut into 4-5 portions
- 1 cup white rice, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or avocado oil
For the Salmon Seasoning Rub
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary
For the Honey Butter Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
For the Broccoli
- 1 head broccoli, cut into florets
- as needed salt
- as needed black pepper
- as needed lemon juice, freshly squeezed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice: Rinse 1 cup of white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions (typically a 1:2 ratio of rice to water). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all water is absorbed and rice is fluffy. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes. Keep warm.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Prepare the salmon: Pat the salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary. Rub this seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the salmon fillets.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Sear the salmon: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the seasoned salmon fillets, skin-side down, into the hot skillet. Sear for 4-5 minutes until a golden-brown crust forms. Flip the salmon and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Remove the seared salmon from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
⏱️ 8 min - 4
Make the honey butter glaze: Carefully wipe out any excess burnt oil from the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan. Once the butter is melted, add the 3 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and the juice from 1/2 lemon. Let the sauce bubble gently for 1 minute until it starts to thicken slightly.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Glaze the salmon: Return the seared salmon fillets to the pan with the honey butter garlic sauce. Spoon the sauce over the fillets for 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are well-coated and cooked through. Remove from heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Steam the broccoli: While the salmon is finishing, prepare the broccoli. Fill a pot with about 1 inch of water and bring it to a boil. Place a steamer basket into the pot, ensuring the water does not touch the bottom of the basket. Add the 1 head of broccoli florets to the steamer basket. Cover the pot and steam for 4-5 minutes, or until the broccoli is vibrant green and tender-crisp. Remove the broccoli from the steamer and immediately toss with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to taste.
⏱️ 7 min - 7
Serve: Divide the cooked white rice among serving plates. Place a piece of honey butter garlic salmon next to the rice. Arrange the steamed and seasoned broccoli florets around the rice and salmon. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 3 min