Craving a fast, flavorful dinner? This Garlic Butter Salmon with Broccoli Rice Bowl is your perfect fix! Juicy salmon fillets pan-seared in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, served over fluffy broccoli “rice” for a wholesome and colorful meal. Each bite is rich, healthy, and oh-so-satisfying!
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Ingredients (Serves 4 | ~430 cal per serving)
Garlic Butter Salmon
• 4 salmon fillets (about 5–6 oz each)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
Broccoli “Rice”
• 3 cups broccoli florets (pulsed into rice-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
• Lemon wedges
• Red pepper flakes
• Fresh parsley or chives, chopped
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Instructions
1. Broccoli Rice:
• Pulse broccoli florets in a food processor until they resemble rice (or buy pre-riced broccoli).
• Sauté in olive oil over medium heat for about 4–5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until just tender.
2. Garlic Butter Salmon:
• Pat salmon fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let it burn).
• Carefully place salmon fillets in the garlic butter, flesh-side down. Sear about 3–4 minutes, then flip and cook another 3–4 minutes (until salmon flakes easily).
• Squeeze lemon juice into the pan (optional) for extra brightness. Spoon the garlic butter over the salmon to infuse more flavor.
3. Assemble Bowls:
• Divide broccoli rice among serving bowls.
• Top each bowl with a salmon fillet.
• Drizzle any remaining garlic butter from the pan over the salmon.
• Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs if you like an added kick and pop of color.
Enjoy a delicious, nutrient-packed meal in under 30 minutes!
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