Soy-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli

Name: Soy-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Broccoli
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 600 g salmon fillet (skin-on, cut into 4 equal portions); 500 g broccoli (cut into medium florets); 2 tbsp olive oil (for roasting broccoli); 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 pcs garlic (cloves, minced); 1 inch ginger (grated); 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry); 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 tsp sesame seeds (for garnish); 2 pcs green onion (sliced, for garnish)

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Crispy-skinned salmon fillets lacquered with a sticky, savory-sweet soy glaze. Paired with deeply roasted broccoli florets that caramelize at the edges, this wholesome dinner feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in 30 minutes on a single sheet pan.

PREP

10m

COOK

20m

SERVES

100 G

480 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Preheat oven and prepare the sheet pan.
1.Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 425°F (220°C).
2.Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
3.Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and let them come to room temperature.
mix · ~4 min
Make the soy glaze.
1.In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
2.In a separate tiny bowl, stir cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to make a slurry.
3.Pour the soy mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thick and glossy.
TIPKeep an eye on the glaze — it thickens fast. Remove from heat the moment it coats the back of a spoon.
roast · ~10 min
Season and roast the broccoli.
1.Spread broccoli florets on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer.
2.Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the pinch of salt and black pepper.
3.Toss to coat evenly and roast for 10 minutes until edges start to brown.
TIPDon't overcrowd the pan — give the florets space so they roast instead of steam.
roast · ~12 min
Add salmon to the pan and glaze.
1.Push broccoli to the edges of the sheet pan and place the salmon fillets skin-side down in the center.
2.Brush each fillet generously with the thickened soy glaze, reserving a little for serving.
3.Return the pan to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork.
TIPSalmon is done at 125-130°F for medium; carryover cooking will bring it to 135°F.
serve
Garnish and serve.
1.Brush the salmon with the reserved glaze.
2.Scatter sesame seeds and sliced green onion over everything.
3.Serve immediately straight from the pan.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Pat salmon skin very dry before roasting to ensure it turns crispy and golden.
2
Place salmon skin-side down on the pan and don't flip — the skin acts as a barrier to keep the flesh moist.
3
Cut broccoli florets into similar-sized pieces so they roast evenly alongside the salmon.
4
Use a fish spatula to lift salmon off the pan — the skin may stick if you use a regular spatula.
5
Let the soy glaze cool for 1 minute after simmering; it thickens further as it sits.
6
For extra caramelization, switch the oven to broil for the last 1–2 minutes of roasting.

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