Crispy Salmon with Charred Broccoli and Lime-Ginger Drizzle
Ingredients
- 4 6-ouncesalmon fillets (skin-on)
- 1 poundbroccoli
- 3 tablespoonolive oil
- ·salt
- ·black pepper
- 1lime
- 1 tablespoonfresh ginger
- 1 tablespoonsoy sauce
- ½ teaspoonhoney
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½ teaspoonsesame oil
Prep
- 01
Mince 1 tablespoon fresh ginger.
- 02
Mince 2 garlic cloves.
- 03
Juice 1 lime.
Method
- 01
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- 02
Cut the broccoli into florets, roughly 2 to 3 inches each. Toss with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
- 03
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the broccoli in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3 to 4 minutes until the bottoms char. Stir and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 04
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once shimmering, place salmon fillets skin-side up and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden. Flip and cook skin-side down for another 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through.
- 05
While the salmon cooks, whisk together the lime juice, minced ginger, minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- 06
Divide salmon and broccoli among four plates. Drizzle the lime-ginger sauce over everything and serve immediately.
Spice Tips
For heat, stir a pinch of red pepper flakes into the lime-ginger drizzle. For more umami depth, add another teaspoon of soy sauce or a dash of fish sauce.