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Easy One-Pan Teriyaki Salmon Recipe with Broccoli and Sesame Seeds for Quick Healthy Meals

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A quick and easy one-pan teriyaki salmon with broccoli and toasted sesame seeds, perfect for a healthy and flavorful weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 skin-on salmon fillets, about 6 oz (170 g) each
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets (about 4 cups/300 g)
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (5 g) grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp (9 g) toasted sesame seeds (black and white mix preferred)
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil or neutral cooking oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Rinse and pat dry the salmon fillets. Cut broccoli into evenly sized florets. Mince garlic and grate ginger. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl to make the teriyaki glaze.
  2. Sear the Salmon (5-6 minutes): Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place salmon skin-side down and cook without moving for 4-5 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden. Flip carefully and cook the other side for 1-2 minutes. Remove salmon from pan and set aside.
  3. Sauté Broccoli (3-4 minutes): In the same pan, add broccoli florets. Stir to coat in the remaining oil and salmon residue. Pour 3-4 tbsp water into the pan and cover immediately to steam the broccoli until bright green and crisp-tender.
  4. Add Teriyaki Sauce & Combine (3-4 minutes): Remove the lid, pour in the teriyaki sauce, and stir to coat broccoli. Nestle the salmon back into the pan, skin-side up, spooning some sauce over the fillets. Let everything simmer together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the salmon.
  5. Finish & Garnish: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and green onions on top just before serving.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before cooking for crispy skin. Avoid crowding the pan to ensure even cooking. Toast sesame seeds separately to maintain crunch. Adjust heat to prevent sauce from burning. Let salmon rest briefly after cooking for juicier texture. For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Vegan option: substitute salmon with firm tofu and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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