Description
Sesame Salmon Purple Broccoli is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines tender salmon with colorful purple broccoli, all infused with rich sesame flavors. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at your next gathering. With its delightful crunch and mouthwatering taste, this dish transforms healthy eating into an enjoyable experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 salmon fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 cups purple broccoli, trimmed
- 3 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place salmon fillets in the dish and drizzle with 2 tbsp sesame oil and soy sauce. Massage gently to coat.
- Arrange purple broccoli around the salmon; drizzle remaining sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the salmon flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salmon fillet (170g) with 1/2 cup broccoli
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg