Salmon with Broccoli and Cream Sauce
Pan-seared salmon fillets served with tender broccoli and a rich, creamy sauce with red onion and fresh herbs. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 4 salmon fillets dry and season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Cut the broccoli into small florets and thinly slice the 1 red onion.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the salmon skin-side down and cook until golden and crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more until just opaque. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the sliced red onion. Cook over medium until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the broccoli florets and 1/4 cup water. Cover and steam until broccoli is bright green and tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in the 1 cup heavy cream and the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 6
Return the salmon to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer gently for 1-2 minutes to warm through.
Step 7
Sprinkle with the 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- spatula
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