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Easy Sheet Pan Honey Garlic Salmon Recipe with Roasted Broccoli and Lemon for Perfect Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy sheet pan recipe featuring tender honey garlic glazed salmon with roasted broccoli and fresh lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, skin on or off
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (about 300 g), fresh, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 1 large lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes if using until smooth and glossy. Adjust honey or lemon to taste.
  3. Toss broccoli florets with a pinch of salt, black pepper, and 1 teaspoon olive oil. Spread evenly on one side of a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  4. Place salmon fillets on the other side of the sheet pan. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Brush the honey garlic sauce generously over the salmon and drizzle some over the broccoli. Reserve extra sauce for serving or basting.
  6. Roast in the oven for 12-15 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a fork and broccoli has browned edges and tender center. Add 2-3 minutes if fillets are thicker than 1 inch.
  7. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra caramelization, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra lemon wedges.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to avoid soggy broccoli. Pat salmon dry before glazing for better caramelization. Use fresh garlic for best flavor. Rotate pan halfway through roasting if oven heats unevenly. Leftover sauce can be warmed and drizzled over the finished dish. For gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. For vegan option, swap salmon with tofu or tempeh and honey with maple syrup.

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Keywords: sheet pan salmon, honey garlic salmon, roasted broccoli, quick dinner, healthy weeknight meal, easy salmon recipe

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