This one-skillet salmon and broccoli dish combines tender, flaky salmon with crisp, garlicky broccoli and bell pepper, all cooked in one pan for easy prep and cleanup. Packed with lean protein, omega-3s and a generous serving of veggies, this is one recipe you’ll want on repeat!
One-Skillet Garlicky Salmon & Broccoli
Serves 4
Active Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds skinless center-cut salmon fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, divided
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 2 red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions
Directions:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Add salmon pieces and half of the sliced garlic in an even layer. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and crushed red pepper. Cook, uncovered, stirring and turning occasionally, until the salmon is opaque on all sides and just cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Using a fish spatula or tongs, transfer the salmon to a plate.
- Without wiping the skillet clean, add broccoli, bell peppers, water, the remaining sliced garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in orange juice and tamari. Gently fold in the cooked salmon.
- Divide among four shallow bowls; spoon any remaining liquid from the pan over the bowls. Sprinkle with orange zest and scallions.
Recipe nutrition per serving: 330 Calories, Total Fat: 16 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 75 mg, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Fiber: 4 g, Total Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 35 g, Sodium: 706 mg, Potassium: 984 mg.
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