Apricot Dijon Salmon and Broccoli
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
326 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Apricot Dijon Salmon and Broccoli
Description
This Apricot Dijon Salmon and Broccoli recipe features salmon filets brushed with a glaze made from apricot preserves, unsalted butter, honey, and Dijon mustard. Broccoli florets are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and initially roasted alone to ensure proper softness and caramelization. After five minutes, the salmon seasoned with salt and pepper is placed on the same pan, and each piece is evenly coated with the apricot-Dijon glaze.
The dish is baked at a high temperature (450°F), allowing the glaze to set and the salmon to cook through with a moist, flaky texture. The broccoli’s slightly crisp edges and tender centers complement the flavorful, slightly sweet and tangy salmon. The glaze’s sweet fruit notes contrast the salmon’s savory nature, enhanced by the mustard's subtle sharpness.
This sheet pan meal offers straightforward preparation and cleanup and works well for a healthy weeknight dinner or entertaining. The salmon portions can be adjusted and served with additional sides if desired.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on salmon thickness; thinner wild-caught filets need around six minutes, while thicker farmed cuts may need closer to ten minutes in the oven.
Ingredients
For the Apricot Dijon Glaze:
- 1/4 cup apricot preserves
- 1 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Ingredients for Sheet Pan Salmon:
- 2 lb salmon filet cut into 6 equal portions
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs broccoli cut into medium florets
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste, sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper or to taste
- 1 Tbsp green onion to garnish, or chives, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 450˚F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat.
- Place broccoli florets on lined baking sheet and toss with 2 Tbsp olive oil, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, or to taste. Roast broccoli by itself at 450˚F for 5 minutes to soften, since broccoli needs a little more time to cook than salmon then remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine all glaze ingredients, bring to a simmer and cook 1 minute then remove from heat and set aside.
- Push broccoli to the long sides of the baking sheet and arrange salmon (skin-side-down) in the center, leaving a little space between each filet. Season salmon with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, or to taste. Divide glaze evenly between each filet, spreading to coat the top and sides. Bake uncovered at 450˚F for 6-10 minutes*, or until flakey and just cooked through.
Notes
- Salmon cooking time varies by thickness: thin wild-caught filets cook in about 6 minutes; thicker farmed fillets need around 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbs | 11g | |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 551mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 1099mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 825IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 101.1mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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