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Easy Teriyaki Salmon Meal Prep with Steamed Broccoli

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A quick, tasty, and healthy weeknight meal featuring flaky teriyaki-glazed salmon paired with vibrant steamed broccoli. Perfect for meal prep and busy schedules.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), wild-caught preferred
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml), low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 300 g)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Slowly add slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (1-2 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Pat salmon fillets dry and place skin-side down on the baking sheet. Brush each fillet generously with teriyaki sauce, reserving some for later. Score skin lightly if fillets are thick.
  5. Bake salmon for 12-15 minutes until it flakes easily but remains moist. Halfway through, brush with more teriyaki sauce.
  6. While salmon bakes, steam broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-6 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Season with salt immediately after steaming.
  7. Alternatively, microwave broccoli with a splash of water covered for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Serve salmon drizzled with reserved teriyaki sauce, sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions if desired, alongside steamed broccoli.

Notes

Pat salmon dry before applying sauce to ensure caramelized glaze. Use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor. Watch sauce thickness carefully to avoid burning. Start steaming broccoli when salmon goes into oven to save time. Leftover sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari. Salmon can be grilled for smoky flavor.

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