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Seared Salmon with Braised Broccoli

High Protein Diabetes-FriendlyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNo ShellfishGluten-FreeAmericanSeafoodDinner
4 servings
Active time: 40 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories311 cal
  • Total Fat13.9 g
  • Saturated Fat2.3 g
  • Cholesterol6 mg
  • Sodium700 mg
  • Carbohydrate Total15.8 g
  • Protein32 g
  • Phosphorus500 mg
  • Potassium961 mg
  • Fiber4.5 g
  • Calcium111 mg

Ingredients

  • 1¼ pounds wild Alaskan salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, divided
  • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 heads broccoli, (1-1 1/2 pounds), trimmed
  • 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ cup water

Description

Here we pair pan-seared salmon with braised broccoli and make it special with a quick, Italian-inspired topping of sautéed onions, pine nuts and raisins.

Directions

  1. Season salmon with half the rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon salt at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour before cooking. Cut the broccoli into florets with 2-inch-long stalks. Remove the tough outer layer of the stalk with a vegetable peeler. Cut the florets in half lengthwise.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wide saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add raisins, pine nuts and the remaining rosemary; toss to coat with oil. Cook, stirring, until the pine nuts are fragrant and beginning to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the broccoli, season with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss to combine. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the water has almost evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add salmon, skinned-side up, and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the salmon over, remove the pan from the heat and let stand until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  4. To serve, divide the broccoli among 4 plates. Top with salmon and spoon raisins, pine nuts and any liquid remaining in the pan over the salmon.
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