Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli & Fluffy Rice – Easy Healthy One-Pan Dinner

Growing up, our family had a tradition of gathering around the table every Sunday evening, no matter how busy our weeks had been. My mom would prepare salmon in countless ways, but the honey garlic glaze was my favorite. I loved the way the sweet honey melted into the savory garlic, creating a glaze that clung perfectly to each tender bite of fish. The kitchen would fill with the rich aroma of garlic sizzling in olive oil, and we’d pass bowls of steaming rice and bright green broccoli around the table. Now, I make this dish on weeknights when I want to recreate that sense of warmth and connection. It’s a recipe that feels like home, simple, quick, and made to be shared with the people you love most.

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Honey Garlic Glazed Salmon with Steamed Broccoli & Fluffy Rice – Easy Healthy One-Pan Dinner

This honey garlic glazed salmon is the ultimate balance of sweet and savory, with juicy salmon fillets cooked to perfection in a skillet and coated in a golden glaze. Served with steamed broccoli and fluffy rice, it’s a healthy, flavor-packed dinner ready in just 25 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings when you still want a home-cooked meal that feels special.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 4 salmon fillets 6 oz each
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce for gluten-free, use tamari
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large head broccoli cut into florets
• 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper to taste

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Equipment

• 1 large skillet
• 1 Medium saucepan
• 1 Steamer basket or colander
• 1 Small mixing bowl

Method

 

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
2. Steam broccoli in a steamer basket over boiling water for 4–5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Season salmon with salt and pepper, then place skin-side down in the skillet. Cook for 4 minutes.
6. Flip salmon, pour the honey garlic mixture over the top, and cook for another 3–4 minutes, basting with glaze until salmon is cooked through.
7. Serve salmon with steamed broccoli and rice, drizzling extra glaze over each portion.

Notes

• Add a pinch of chili flakes to the glaze for heat.
• For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.